RESEARCH SCIENTIST III (EPIDEMIOLOGY/BIOSTATISTICS)

State of California • Sacramento, CA

45d • Remote

About The Position

The Research Scientist (RS III) [Epidemiology/Biostatistics (Epi/Bio)] 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 III supports CDPH's mission to advance the health and well-being of California's diverse people and communities. The RS III 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 III (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

• Must submit a copy of your college transcripts official or un-official and/or Degree for education verification
• 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).

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Supports CDPH's mission to advance the health and well-being of California's diverse people and communities.
• Supports the Immunization Branch's strategic plan, which aims to provide leadership and support to efforts to protect the population from vaccine-preventable diseases.
• May also serve as a lead to lower-level scientists.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees