Research Scientist

Research Scientist Staff

Incumbents appointed to Range B who possess a Master's Degree shall receive an educational pay differential equivalent to 2% of their monthly base pay.

The Research Scientist Staff supports the California Department of Public Health's (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by planning, organizing, and directing scientific research studies for the Demographics Research Section of the Data and Analytics Division within the Center for Health Care Quality (CHCQ). The RS Staff leads scientific research, collects data, and disseminates results related to healthcare facilities quality of care and the disparity in the quality of care among vulnerable populations.

The RS Staff prepares summary statistics and data visualization reports used to make program decisions. The RS Staff creates and maintains databases and develops and improves quality assurance processes as needed.

The incumbent works under the general direction of the Demographics Research Section Supervisor (RSS I).

Teleworking may be available for this position, in accordance with CDPH's Telework Policy and Procedures.

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Failure to meet this requirement may result in the job offer being rescinded.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.