RESEARCH SCIENTIST STAFF JC-533629

California Department of Public Health; California; Hybrid; USD 93,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) seeks a Research Scientist Staff to serve as an RPHO Epidemiologist (Epi/Bio or Soc/Behav). The role analyzes regional data and supports local jurisdictions with epidemiological analyses; travel up to 20% to LHJs; office-based with hybrid telework.

The position is a 12-month Limited Term, may extend up to 24 months or become permanent, with a salary range of $8,327.00 to $10,779.00 per month.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree may qualify for an educational pay differential of 2%.
• Doctoral Degree or Doctor of Medicine may qualify for a 3% differential.
• Office-based position with up to 20% travel to LHJs.
• Incumbent will be headquartered in the county nearest residence.

Responsibilities

• Analyze data at the regional level and support local jurisdictions in need of epidemiological support.
• Conduct complex analyses and data analytics as needed.
• Pursue data quality improvements and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
• Work with Public Health Regions and LHJs as assigned.

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.

Job Description And Duties

Incumbents in one of these classifications who possess a Master’s Degree 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 required to meet 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.
THERE IS ONE VACANCY BEING ADVERTISED ACROSS MULTIPLE COUNTIES. THE INCUMBENT WILL BE HEADQUARTERED IN THE COUNTY NEAREST THE RESIDENCE OF THE SELECTED CANDIDATE. THE COUNTIES ARE: Sacramento or Contra Costa
This is an office-based position with up to 20% (approximately 1 day per week/4 days per month but may vary depending on need and scheduling with local partners) of travel required to assigned Local Health Jurisdictions (LHJs).
The Research Scientist Staff (RS Staff) will be directly assigned one or two of the following Regional Public Health Office regions: Rural North, Bay Area, Greater Sierra-Sacramento, Central California, Southern California, and Los Angeles, based on program need and fit with partners.
The RS Staff works under the general direction of the Research Scientist Supervisor I (RSS I) within the Regional Public Health Office (RPHO) and is responsible for analyzing data at the regional level and supporting local jurisdictions in need of epidemiological support for day-to-day epidemiological analyses. The RS Staff supports and conducts complex analyses and data analytics as needed or requested. Projects may include long-term projects to improve data quality and completeness using continuous quality improvement principles. The RS Staff team members will be directly assigned to one or two of the following Public Health Regions: Rural North, Bay Area, Greater Sierra-Sacramento, Central California, Southern California, and Los Angeles.
This position is required to travel up to 20% to work with LHJ staff and attend regional meetings.
This position is a 12-month Limited Term (LT) and may be extended up to 24 months or become permanent.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Final Filing Date: 10/19/2026

Department Website: https://www.cdph.ca.gov

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-533629

Position #(s): 581-012-5594-901

Working Title: RPHO Epidemiologist (Epi/Bio or Soc/Behav)

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: United States

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type: 12 Month Limited Term - Full Time