RESEARCH SCIENTIST SUPERVISOR I JC-525327

California Department of Public Health; California; On-site; USD 107,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

The California Department of Public Health is seeking a General / Technical Supervisor for the Genetic Disease Screening Program. This role ensures quality and timely reporting in high-complexity genetic labs, and oversees training and competency of staff under the direction of the Research Scientist Supervisor II.

Master’s or Doctoral degrees are required, with specific California licenses or CGMBS credentials. Travel may be required; the HQ location is noted in the duty statement.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctoral degree required to meet minimum qualifications.
• Valid California Clinical Chemist license, CLS (Generalist) license, or CGMBS license; CGMBS trainee allowed with full license within two years.
• Travel may be required; reimbursement follows headquarters location and bargaining unit provisions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee high-complexity, CLIA-certified genetic screening laboratories for accuracy and quality.
• Ensure smooth laboratory operations and timely reporting of test results.
• Train and maintain competency of subordinate staff under supervision rules.

Skills

Clinical supervision

Regulatory compliance

Laboratory management

Education

Master’s degree

Doctoral degree

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 team members, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring to us and the work we do.

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.

CDPH is an E-Verify Employer

The salary information listed on this advertisement may not reflect recent salary increases from salary adjustments or changes in the fiscal year.

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

Job Description And Duties

This is a reposting of JC-525327 to increase the candidate pool; previous applicants do not need to reapply. Your application is still in consideration.

Incumbents in one of these classifications, where a Master’s Degree is required to meet the minimum qualifications, shall receive an educational pay differential equivalent to 2% of their monthly base pay. Those where a Doctoral Degree 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 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 serving as a Clinical Scientist Supervisor. The position ensures the quality of performance and accuracy of results from our high-complexity, Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA)-certified genetic screening laboratories. The supervisor will be responsible for the smooth operation of the laboratories and the timely reporting of test results. Additionally, the supervisor will oversee training of subordinate staff and ensure their competency is maintained. The incumbent works under the general direction of the Research Scientist Supervisor II, Technical/General Supervisor Section Chief. This position requires (at the time of appointment) the possession of a valid California Clinical Chemist license, a Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Generalist) license, or a Clinical Genetic Molecular Biologist Scientist license. Alternatively, the candidate may hold a CGMBS trainee license and must obtain the full CGMBS license within two years of starting the position. 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. All commute expenses to the designated headquarters office will be the responsibility of the selected candidate. The headquarters office location for this position is identified in the attached duty statement.

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

Final Filing Date: 11/4/2026

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-525327

Position #(s):

580-530-5643-014

Working Title

General / Technical Supervisor

Classification

RESEARCH SCIENTIST SUPERVISOR I

$9,578.00 - $12,343.00

# of Positions:

1

Work Location

Contra Costa County

Telework

In Office

Job Type

Permanent, Full Time