RESEARCH SCIENTIST II (EPIDEMIOLOGY/BIOSTATISTICS)

State of California•Sacramento, CA

46d•Remote

About The Position

The Research Scientist II (RS II) develops, designs, and implements methods to analyze, evaluate, and disseminate data from the California Immunization Registry (CAIR) and other relevant data sources to define immunization coverage gaps, focus and drive improvement efforts, and reduce health inequities in vaccine-preventable diseases. Immunization information systems like CAIR are a crucial tool in protecting communities from vaccine-preventable diseases. By analyzing CAIR data, the RS II supports the CDPH's mission to advance the health and well-being of California's diverse people and communities. The RS II also supports the Immunization Branch's strategic plan, which aims to provide leadership and support to efforts to protect the population from vaccine-preventable diseases. The RS II (Epi/Bio) may also serve as a lead to lower-level scientists. The incumbent works under the general direction of the Research Scientist Supervisor I (RSS I) of the Immunization Registry and Preparedness Unit.

Requirements

In order to be considered for this position, you must submit a copy of your college transcripts official or un-official and/or Degree for education verification
For experience/education to qualify during the application screening process, and to ensure that minimum qualifications can be determined, applicants should include all employment history on the Employment Application (STD 678) and/or Resume, including detailed job descriptions, hours worked per week, and start/end dates (MM/DD/YYYY). Application packages without this information will experience delayed processing times and your eligibility for this position may be impacted.
A completed State application (STD. 678) and any other relevant documents (e.g. unofficial transcript, copy of degree, resume, etc.) should be submitted electronically via your CalCareers Account. Please reference Job Control # (499372) and indicate the basis of your eligibility in the Examination(s) or Job Title(s) section. SROA and surplus candidates should submit a copy of their letter with their application. Please remove any confidential information (i.e. social security number, date of birth) from your documents prior to submission.
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 CalCareers Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. Submitting an electronic application through your CalCareers account is strongly recommended since electronic applications will be received/processed faster than other methods of filing. Please submit only one application.
If you are unable to submit your application electronically through your CalCareers account, please email [email protected] for assistance and a CDPH Human Resources Division staff member will contact you to assist with the online application process or, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method as explained in the How to Apply section below. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included.
Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
Resume is required and must be included.

Responsibilities

develops, designs, and implements methods to analyze, evaluate, and disseminate data from the California Immunization Registry (CAIR)
define immunization coverage gaps
focus and drive improvement efforts
reduce health inequities in vaccine-preventable diseases
supports the CDPH's mission to advance the health and well-being of California's diverse people and communities
supports the Immunization Branch's strategic plan
may also serve as a lead to lower-level scientists

Benefits

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.
Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

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