Research Scientist Staff Job at California Department of Public Health, Richmond, CA

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  • California Department of Public Health
  • Richmond, CA

Job Description

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 for team members, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring to us and the work we do.

The Immunization Branch and Department of Public Health's mission is to prevent disease and premature death and to enhance the health and well-being of all Californians. To accomplish this mission, the Branch and Department works with and through local public health agencies. This collaborative effort involves partnerships with community-based organizations, sister state agencies and federal agencies which serve children. In addition, with the common goal of disease prevention, consultation with local health departments, childcare centers, school districts and hospitals are required on a routine basis to ensure successful immunization programs.

“The salary information listed on this advertisement may not reflect recent salary increases from salary adjustments or changes in the fiscal year.”

“CDPH is an E-Verify Employer”

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Job Description And Duties

The Research Scientist Staff (RSS) [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 RSS supports CDPH’s mission to advance the health and well-being of California’s diverse people and communities. The RSS 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 RSS (Epi/Bio) serves 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.

Final Filing Date: 4/13/2026

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-513297

Position #(s): 581-430-5594-003

Working Title: Research Scientist (Epi/Bio)

Classification: RESEARCH SCIENTIST STAFF $8,327.00 - $10,779.00

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

Telework

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Should you have any questions regarding the application process, our Recruitment Team is ready to help you at ***email_hidden*** or (916) 445-0983.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Local area, Remote work

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