This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by leveraging technology to enhance laboratory services, increase timeliness and efficiency of laboratory procedures, supports the quality of regulatory functions through high quality data and methodologies required for new regulations, and contributes to advanced protective measures and risk reduction. The incumbent works under the supervision of the Research Scientist Supervisor I (Chemical Sciences) (RSS I (CS)) in the Chemistry and Radiochemistry Section, Radiochemistry Unit. The Research Scientist I (Chemical Sciences) (RS I (CS)) performs routine analyses and proficiency test studies to identify radionuclides and quantify radioactivity in water, soil, air, vegetation, wipes