The CDPH Environmental Health Laboratory Branch (EHLB) provides technical expertise and new measurement methods for air quality and biochemical speciation to identify emerging environmental pollutants and promote the health of all Californians. EHLB has a multidisciplinary staff of 30 experts in chemistry, toxicology, aerosol science, ventilation, engineering, and epidemiology. The EHLB Biochemistry Section conducts environmental testing for lead-poisoned children; biomonitoring of heavy metals, organic pollutants, and chemical metabolites; emerging contaminants identification; and intervention studies. The EHLB Air Quality Section provides measurements and technical guidance on air pollutants, including control measures; infectious aerosols; emerging product emissions; community air monitoring; and emergency chemical exposures including wildfire smoke.

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This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by strengthening the state environmental public health and laboratory testing program.  

The candidate works under the general direction of the Environmental Health Laboratory Branch (EHLB) Biochemistry Section (BCS) Chief, the Research Scientist Supervisor I (RSS I) is Chief of the Laboratory Systems Unit. The RSS I is responsible for providing technical and scientific oversight of the planning, organizing, and direction of major public health initiatives of broad scientific scope and complexity related to environmental and clinical testing. The RSS I leads a multi-disciplinary team of scientific and professional staff to evaluate environmental exposures to vulnerable populations via both individual lead poisoning investigations and larger community-based testing approaches. The incumbent ensures the Branch’s high scientific standards are applied to engagement and partnerships with local public health, clinical professionals, and communities. The incumbent works across several multifaceted programs in EHLB to promote environmental and clinical performance standards and comply with state and federal testing, field sample handling, and data privacy regulations.

The RSS I possesses the technical expertise and background in data systems, reporting and quality assurance, environmental chemistry, and sample management to act as an expert in the Department and to provide consultation and technical assistance to other programs, Agencies, and leadership as needed.  The RSS I exercises a high degree of initiative, flexibility, and originality in a decision-making role in the day-to-day management and direct supervision of a multidisciplinary professional and technical staff.  

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• RESEARCH SCIENTIST SUPERVISOR I (CHEMICAL SCIENCES)
• RESEARCH SCIENTIST SUPERVISOR I (EPIDEMIOLOGY/BIOSTATISTICS)

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

Desirable qualifications for this position include expertise and experience in:

• laboratory data systems (LIMS and document management)
• data reporting, quality assurance, and quality control
• sample storage, tracking, logging, and management
• consultation and technical assistance to non-laboratory government partners
• biostatistics and environmental chemistry

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included

https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=497664

At the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), equity, diversity, and inclusion are at the core of our mission to advance the health and well-being of California’s diverse people and communities. We are genuinely and strongly committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness where we can grow and learn together with a diverse team of employees. In recruiting for team members, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring to us and the work we do.

About California Department of Public Health

At the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), equity, diversity, and inclusion are at the core of our mission to advance the health and well-being of California’s diverse people and communities. We are genuinely and strongly committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness where we can grow and learn together with a diverse team of employees. In recruiting for team members, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring to us and the work we do.The Human Resources Division (HRD) partners with CDPH’s programs and management to provide guidance and consultative services on HR matters that are necessary for the Department to carry out its mission to deliver quality public health services.

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