RESEARCH SCIENTIST

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. 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. We are committed to preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness where we can grow and learn together with a diverse team of employees. The Occupational Health Tracking Unit (OHTU) is a statewide program that conducts public health surveillance for occupational health conditions, with a focus on respiratory disease including work-related asthma and silicosis. The unit conducts research to characterize the nature and extent of disease and to identify risk factors in order to develop guidance and recommendations for prevention. OHTU is located in the Occupational Health Branch (OHB) of the California Department of Public Health. OHB is devoted to improving worker health and safety through prevention activities. OHB works to prevent injuries and illnesses on the job before they happen. A multidisciplinary team including physicians, industrial hygienists, epidemiologists, and health communication specialists collaborates to identify and evaluate workplace hazards, track patterns of work-related injury and illness, develop training and informational materials, provide technical assistance to others to prevent work-related injury and illness, work with partners to develop safer ways to work, and recommend protective occupational health standards. The Occupational Health Branch (OHB) is part of the Center for Healthy Communities (CHC). We are dedicated to advancing community health and well-being by addressing systemic inequities, promoting equitable access to resources, and strengthening the social drivers of health that allow communities to thrive. At the same time, CHC strives to foster an internal culture where equity, mattering, psychological safety, psychological agency, and belonging are prioritized. “The salary information listed on this advertisement may not reflect recent salary increases from salary adjustments or changes in the fiscal year.” “CDPH is an E-Verify Employer” Job Description And Duties Under the supervision of the Research Scientist Supervisor I, the incumbent analyzes and evaluates data sources to support OHTU’s strategic planning, public health surveillance, research studies, investigations, and educational outreach related to engineered stone silica exposures and silicosis. The incumbent uses software such as MS Access, Excel, and Statistical Analysis System to gather, process, and analyze data from multiple sources, including California Reportable Disease Information Exchange, the Reportable Diseases and Knowledge Management System, individual reporters, and hospital data from the Department of Health Care Access and Information. The incumbent standardizes data from multiple reporting mechanisms and incorporates them into the silicosis public health surveillance database. The position supports the RSS I Epidemiologist with data management, processing, and statistical analysis. The incumbent prepares outputs such as tables, figures, and data visualizations for presentations and publications intended for scientific and general audiences, and assists in writing and preparing reports and peer - reviewed scientific manuscripts. Implement and monitors systems and procedures to improve data quality and efficiencies in data collection and processing for silicosis. Collaborates with others in OHTU and the Occupational Health Branch (OHB) to identify needs and implement solutions. Utilizes a variety of software programs including Teams, Sharepoint, Excel, and Access to organize and share data and results. Tracks, categorizes, and directs technical assistance provided through the Silicosis Helpline Mailbox. Supports the OHTU Health Program Specialist and other OHB health educators by providing data and technical assistance for developing outreach and education strategies. Interfaces with other internal and external programs including CAL/OSHA and local health departments in conducting efforts for silicosis prevention. Analyzes information, defines resources, and makes recommendations to assist the RSS I/OHTU Chief in developing and implementing data system improvements. Conducts reviews of the scientific literature, makes presentations at scientific conferences and to other stakeholders, and contributes to other program output. Assists in fulfilling the mandates of legislation and regulations relevant to silicosis prevention. Maintains professional competence by participating in continuing education activities. Performs other duties as required for the prevention of occupational illnesses and injuries. Position Details Job Code #: JC-525486 Position #(s): 580-351-5582-009 Working Title Silicosis Research Scientist Classification RESEARCH SCIENTIST $6,942.00 - $8,922.00 A $7,625.00 - $9,799.00 B 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: Contra Costa County Telework Hybrid Job Type Permanent, Full Time #J-18808-Ljbffr