Regional Public Health Data Scientist

State of California; United States; Hybrid; USD 93,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

State of California, Department of Public Health, seeks a Research Scientist Staff Epi/Bio or Soc/Behav to analyze regional data and provide epidemiological support to local jurisdictions. The role involves complex analyses, data quality improvement, and collaboration with multiple Public Health Regions. Up to 20% travel is required.

The position is a 12-month Limited Term, headquartered near selected county with responsibilities across Rural North, Bay Area, and other regions as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience with epidemiology and biostatistics.
• Ability to analyze complex data at regional levels.
• Experience collaborating with local health jurisdictions.

Responsibilities

• Analyze data at regional level and support local jurisdictions with epidemiological analyses.
• Conduct complex data analyses and quality improvement projects.
• Coordinate with Regional Public Health Office teams across regions.
• Travel up to 20% to LHJs and regional meetings.

Skills

Epidemiology

Statistics

Leadership

Data analysis

Education

Master’s degree

Doctoral degree

Tools

SAS

R

SQL

MS Office

Job description

State of California, Department of Public Health, seeks a Research Scientist Staff Epi/Bio or Soc/Behav to analyze regional data and provide epidemiological support to local jurisdictions. The role involves complex analyses, data quality improvement, and collaboration with multiple Public Health Regions. Up to 20% travel is required.

The position is a 12-month Limited Term, headquartered near selected county with responsibilities across Rural North, Bay Area, and other regions as needed.