What are the responsibilities and job description for the RESEARCH SCIENTIST IV (EPIDEMIOLOGY/BIOSTATISTICS) JC-505912 position at California Department of Public Health?
Department Information
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 team members, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring to us and the work we do.
The Genetic Disease Screening Program (GDSP) of the California Department of Public Health works to protect and improve the health of all Californians. We run the largest screening program in the world and set the standard in delivering high-quality, cost-effective genetic services to all Californians. The mission of GDSP is “to serve the people of California by reducing the emotional and financial burden of disability and death caused by genetic and congenital disorders.”
CDPH is an E-Verify Employer
The salary information listed on this advertisement may not reflect recent salary increases from salary adjustments or changes in the fiscal year.
Department Website: https://www.cdph.ca.gov
Job Description And Duties
Incumbents in one of these classifications, where a Master’s Degree is required to meet the minimum qualifications, shall receive an educational pay differential equivalent to 2% of their monthly base pay. Those where a Doctoral Degree is a required to meet the minimum qualifications, shall receive an educational pay differential equivalent to 3% of their monthly base pay. Individuals with both a Master’s and Doctoral Degree will be given the best benefit in relation to salary shall only be eligible for only one amount.
This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by improving the health and well-being of children born with inheritable diseases and reducing the burden of patients and families through early detection.
The incumbent works under the administrative direction of the Research Scientist Supervisor I (Microbiological Sciences), Chief of the Quality Assurance Unit. The Research Scientist IV (Epidemiology/Biostatistics) is responsible for planning, organizing, and directing major scientific and clinical studies to ensure the validity, reliability, and regulatory compliance of laboratory-developed tests (LDTs), FDA-approved assays, and research studies. This work directly impacts patient care statewide by supporting the development and validation of accurate diagnostic tools.
The incumbent designs statistically sound experiments for the validation and verification of new laboratory tests, instruments, and methodologies. The incumbent collaborates with supervisors, clinical laboratory scientists, and research staff to apply statistical tools and develop statistical analysis plans (SAPs) for validation studies related to newborn and prenatal screening assays, research studies supporting screening outcomes, and internal research projects.
This position may be eligible for telework. The amount of telework permitted is at the discretion of the Department and is subject to change, consistent with CDPH’s Telework Program. All employees who telework are required to be California residents in accordance with Government Code 14200. Candidates who reside outside of the state of California may be interviewed; however, the selected candidate must have a primary residency in the state of California prior to appointment (and continue to maintain California residency) as a condition of employment. Failure to meet this requirement may result in the job offer being rescinded.
Travel may be required for this position. Reimbursement for travel takes into consideration an employee’s designated headquarters, as reflected in the duty statement, and is subject to regulations and bargaining unit contract provisions. All commute expenses to the designated headquarters office will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.
The headquarters office location for this position is identified in the attached duty statement.
Please let us know how you heard about our position by taking this brief survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CDPHRecruitment
Final Filing Date: 2/17/2026
Position Details
Job Code #: JC-505912
Position #(s): 580-530-5609-909
Working Title: Senior Biostatistician / Research Scientist Senior
Classification: RESEARCH SCIENTIST IV (EPIDEMIOLOGY/BIOSTATISTICS) $9,573.00 - $12,394.00
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
# of Positions: 1
Work Location: Contra Costa County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Should you have any questions regarding the application process, our Recruitment Team is ready to help you at Apply@cdph.ca.gov or (916) 445-0983.
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 team members, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring to us and the work we do.
The Genetic Disease Screening Program (GDSP) of the California Department of Public Health works to protect and improve the health of all Californians. We run the largest screening program in the world and set the standard in delivering high-quality, cost-effective genetic services to all Californians. The mission of GDSP is “to serve the people of California by reducing the emotional and financial burden of disability and death caused by genetic and congenital disorders.”
CDPH is an E-Verify Employer
The salary information listed on this advertisement may not reflect recent salary increases from salary adjustments or changes in the fiscal year.
Department Website: https://www.cdph.ca.gov
Job Description And Duties
Incumbents in one of these classifications, where a Master’s Degree is required to meet the minimum qualifications, shall receive an educational pay differential equivalent to 2% of their monthly base pay. Those where a Doctoral Degree is a required to meet the minimum qualifications, shall receive an educational pay differential equivalent to 3% of their monthly base pay. Individuals with both a Master’s and Doctoral Degree will be given the best benefit in relation to salary shall only be eligible for only one amount.
This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by improving the health and well-being of children born with inheritable diseases and reducing the burden of patients and families through early detection.
The incumbent works under the administrative direction of the Research Scientist Supervisor I (Microbiological Sciences), Chief of the Quality Assurance Unit. The Research Scientist IV (Epidemiology/Biostatistics) is responsible for planning, organizing, and directing major scientific and clinical studies to ensure the validity, reliability, and regulatory compliance of laboratory-developed tests (LDTs), FDA-approved assays, and research studies. This work directly impacts patient care statewide by supporting the development and validation of accurate diagnostic tools.
The incumbent designs statistically sound experiments for the validation and verification of new laboratory tests, instruments, and methodologies. The incumbent collaborates with supervisors, clinical laboratory scientists, and research staff to apply statistical tools and develop statistical analysis plans (SAPs) for validation studies related to newborn and prenatal screening assays, research studies supporting screening outcomes, and internal research projects.
This position may be eligible for telework. The amount of telework permitted is at the discretion of the Department and is subject to change, consistent with CDPH’s Telework Program. All employees who telework are required to be California residents in accordance with Government Code 14200. Candidates who reside outside of the state of California may be interviewed; however, the selected candidate must have a primary residency in the state of California prior to appointment (and continue to maintain California residency) as a condition of employment. Failure to meet this requirement may result in the job offer being rescinded.
Travel may be required for this position. Reimbursement for travel takes into consideration an employee’s designated headquarters, as reflected in the duty statement, and is subject to regulations and bargaining unit contract provisions. All commute expenses to the designated headquarters office will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.
The headquarters office location for this position is identified in the attached duty statement.
Please let us know how you heard about our position by taking this brief survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CDPHRecruitment
Final Filing Date: 2/17/2026
Position Details
Job Code #: JC-505912
Position #(s): 580-530-5609-909
Working Title: Senior Biostatistician / Research Scientist Senior
Classification: RESEARCH SCIENTIST IV (EPIDEMIOLOGY/BIOSTATISTICS) $9,573.00 - $12,394.00
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
# of Positions: 1
Work Location: Contra Costa County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Should you have any questions regarding the application process, our Recruitment Team is ready to help you at Apply@cdph.ca.gov or (916) 445-0983.
Salary : $9,573 - $12,394