RESEARCH SCIENTIST STAFF

Research Scientist

Under general direction of the Research Scientist Supervisor II, the Research Scientist Staff plans, organizes, and conducts highly complex rural health-related studies of broad scope. These studies are focused on healthcare access, utilization, quality, cost and equity in rural areas. This involves using statistical methods, established guidelines and technical scientific procedures, and developing standards and procedures where no sufficient procedure exists. The Research Scientist Staff is a member of the Healthcare Analytics Branch team and serves as a team member on public health and healthcare projects for the Workforce and Utilization Analysis Team within the Analytics and Data Section. The Research Scientist Staff also works closely with members of the Department of Health Care Access and Information Rural Health Transformation Office, State Office of Rural Health, Office of Health Workforce Development and external entities under contract with HCAI.

In the HCAI work environment, staff may handle confidential patient data. Specific statutes, regulations, and HCAI policies and procedures govern the collection, storage, disclosure, and use of confidential data. The employee is responsible for the safe and secure handling of this data in compliance with these policies and procedures.

Effective July 1, 2025, specific Bargaining Units and associated Excluded State employees are subject to a salary reduction between 2% - 4.62% in exchange for Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) hours each month. For more details about PLP 2025, visit the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website.

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