RESEARCH SCIENTIST

State of California; California (MO); On-site; USD 77,472 - 109,356; Full time

Job summary

The State of California is seeking a Clinical Chemistry Scientist in California. This permanent, full-time role involves planning and conducting scientific research for detecting medical conditions in newborns.

Candidates should have a strong background in biochemistry, excellent communication skills, and the ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to vital public health efforts.

Qualifications

• Experience in scientific research discipline, focusing on biochemistry.
• Strong work ethic with good interpersonal skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, and carries out scientific research studies.
• Ensures quality testing in a certified genetic screening laboratory.
• Follows quality assurance guidelines for newborn disease detection.

Skills

Scientific research experience

Biochemistry focus

Interpersonal skills

Excellent communication skills

Adaptability and flexibility

Organizational skills

Positive attitude

Job description

Position Details

Job Code: JC-516304 | Title: Clinical Chemistry Scientist | Classification: RESEARCH SCIENTIST | Salary: $6,942.00 – $9,799.00 per month | Location: Contra Costa County | Telework: In Office | Job Type: Permanent, Full Time | # of Positions: 1

Responsibilities

This position supports the California Department of Public Health's (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by acting as a clinical scientist that plans, organizes, and carries out scientific research studies of limited scope and complexity. It ensures testing in the MS/MS Assay Development & Preanalytical Unit of dried blood spot, serum, plasma, and blood specimens of newborn babies for detection of Pompe and/or Mucopolysaccharidosis I (MPS I) disease using tandem mass spectrometry in a high‑complexity Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) certified genetic screening laboratory and follows quality assurance guidelines.

Qualifications

• Experience in scientific research discipline, with a primary focus on biochemistry.
• A strong work ethic with good interpersonal, team‑oriented skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Adaptability and flexibility to work effectively with constant changes.
• The ability to work in a fast‑paced work environment.
• Well‑organized with a positive attitude and professional demeanor.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on CalHR and CalPERS websites.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation. It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug‑free workplace. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.