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. Job Description And Duties 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 a hybrid position with up to 5% of travel required to assigned Local Health Jurisdictions (LHJs) or departmental in person meetings. The Research Scientist (RS) 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 advances statewide modernization by strengthening Local Health Jurisdiction (LHJ) analytic capacity, improving data infrastructure, and supporting broad public health projects through regional technical assistance. The role centers on equity, systems improvement, and the implementation of statewide public health priorities. 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: 10/14/2026 Position Details Job Code #: JC-533193 Position #(s): 581-012-5582-901 Working Title RPHO Assistant Epidemiologist (Epi/Bio or Soc/Behav) Classification RESEARCH SCIENTIST $6,942.00 - $9,799.00 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 Department Website: "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" #J-18808-Ljbffr