PUBLIC HEALTH LABORATORY TECHNICIAN I (CHEMICAL ANALYSIS) JC-524036

Job Description And Duties

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” in support of CDPH’s mission “to advance the health and well-being of California’s diverse people and communities.”

This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by ensuring the quality of performance and outcomes of results from the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) certified genetic screening laboratories that screen for newborn and prenatal diseases.

The incumbent works under the general supervision of the Supervising Laboratory Assistant II within the Quality Assurance Unit.

• Provides general laboratory support to the entire Laboratory Services Branch (LSB) and Biobank Facility.
• Follows well-defined protocols and performs routine, repetitive, biochemical procedures.
• When appropriate, assists with the training and direction of Senior Lab Assistants and Lab Assistants.
• Affords assistance to other units in the LSB with equivalent work as necessary to accommodate workload demands and resource availability.

Special Requirements

• Medical Clearance: A completed Interim CalHR Pre-Employment Health Medical Report on file is required prior to starting work with the Department.
• Able to transfer containers, boxes, and equipment up to 25 pounds (more with assistance).
• Able to retrieve or place bio-specimen containers stored inside -20°C walk-in freezers using personal protective equipment.

Travel

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.

Final Filing Date

7/29/2026

Position Details

• Job Code #: JC-524036
• Position #: 580-530-7886-004
• Working Title: Clinical Laboratory Technician
• Classification: PUBLIC HEALTH LABORATORY TECHNICIAN I (CHEMICAL ANALYSIS)
• Salary Range: $4,181.00 - $5,231.00
• 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
• Job Type: Permanent, Full Time