RESEARCH SCIENTIST SUPERVISOR II JC-535625

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 team members, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring to us and the work we do. The Genetic Disease Screening Program (GDSP) of the California Department of Public Health works to protect and improve the health of all Californians. We run the largest screening program in the world and set the standard in delivering high-quality, cost-effective genetic services to all Californians. 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." 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* Department Website: https://www.cdph.ca.gov Job Description And Duties Incumbents in one of these classifications who possess a Master’s Degree and it is a requirement of the minimum qualifications, shall receive an educational pay differential equivalent to 2% of their monthly base pay. Those who possess a Doctoral Degree or Doctor of Medicine, and it is a requirement of 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 and shall only be eligible for only one amount. 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 providing leadership and direct supervision over the Technical/General Supervisor Section of the Laboratory Services Branch (LSB), whose function is to perform newborn screening of various birth defects and quality assurance to ensure Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) compliance requirements in this area. The incumbent works under the broad administrative direction of the Research Scientist Manager (Chemical Services), Chief of the Laboratory Services Branch. The Research Scientist Supervisor (RSS) II (Chemical Sciences) will directly supervise one RSS I and five Research Scientist positions and have sufficient scientific knowledge and expertise for making decisions independently and resolve complex scientific problems in order to implement department policies and procedures, including affirmative action. The RSS II will also be expected to assist in the management of statewide contracts for LSB. Please use this link to take the Research Scientist Supervisor II: https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=4907 Please let us know how you heard about our position by taking this brief survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CDPHRecruitmet You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement . Final Filing Date: 11/5/2026 Position Details Job Code #: JC-535625 Position #(s): 580-530-5651-002 Working Title Technical/General Supervisor Section Chief Classification RESEARCH SCIENTIST SUPERVISOR II $11,316.00 - $14,580.00 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 In Office Job Type Permanent, Full Time