Research Analyst

Job Title

Research Data Analyst I

Job Description and Duties

This position supports the California Department of Public Health's (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by performing routine analytical and data management activities for the Infectious Diseases Branch (IDB) Surveillance and Statistics Section (SSS). The Research Data Analyst I (RDA I) assists with the collection, compilation, entry, cleaning, and maintenance of infectious disease data using CalREDIE, Snowflake/i2D2, Excel, Access, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) Secure Access Management Services (SAMS), and Typhoid Carrier Registry. RDA I performs scheduled data quality checks, prepares standardized datasets, and supports basic statistical summaries and data reporting activities. The incumbent assists with ongoing surveillance projects, including upgrades to registries and dashboards, under the established procedures and guidance.

The incumbent works under the general supervision of the Research Scientist Supervisor II (RSS II), Chief of the Surveillance and Statistics Section (SSS).

This is a reposting of JC-518871 to increase candidate pool; previous applicants do not need to reapply and are still for consideration.

In July 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025. This program temporarily reduces employees' monthly base pay in exchange for paid leave credits. This position is subject to PLP 2025 and will have a monthly base pay reduction of 3% in exchange for 5 hours of leave credits through June 2027. The salary ranges shown on this job posting do not reflect the salary reduction.

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