This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by promoting health and wellness and improving state health outcomes by advancing protective measures and reducing risk. Under the general supervision of the Research Scientist Supervisor I (Microbiological Sciences) in the Food and Drug Laboratory Branch (FDLB), Microbiology Section, Microbiology Test Unit. The Research Scientist II (Microbiological Sciences) (RS II) plans and carries out scientific research of moderate scientific scope and complexity such as method development and improvement of test methods. Participates in planning and conducting broad or complex analytical investigations relating to microbial contamination of food products (including) human food, animal food