RESEARCH SCIENTIST STAFF JC-530025

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.

Health care facilities in California are licensed, regulated, inspected, and/or certified by a number of public and private agencies at the state and federal levels, including the CDPH Center for Health Care Quality (CHCQ) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). CHCQ is responsible for ensuring health care facilities comply with state laws and regulations. In addition, CHCQ cooperates with CMS to ensure that facilities accepting Medicare and Medi-Cal (in California, Medicaid is referred to as Medi-Cal) payments meet federal requirements. CHCQ also oversees the certification of nurse assistants, home health aides, hemodialysis technicians, and the licensing of nursing home administrators.

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Job Description and Duties

The Research Scientist Staff (RS Staff) supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by planning, organizing, and directing scientific research studies for the Demographics Research Section of the Data and Analytics Division within the Center for Health Care Quality (CHCQ). The RS Staff leads scientific research, collects data, and disseminates results related to healthcare facilities quality of care and the disparity in the quality of care among vulnerable populations. The RS Staff prepares summary statistics and data visualization reports used to make program decisions. The RS Staff creates and maintains databases and develops and improves quality assurance processes as needed.

The incumbent works under the general direction of the Demographics Research Section Supervisor (RSS I).

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

• Experience with SQL and Python programming languages.
• Experience integrating, analyzing, and visualizing complex datasets.

Statement of Qualifications

1) Your response must be no more than two pages, single spaced, and use Calibri font.

2) Describe a scientific research study you planned, organized, and carried out. Include in your answer a description of the study, your role and/or phase of the project, any problems you solved, and what scientific techniques you used.

In your answer, please identify your degree(s), the job(s) in which you performed relevant duties, the length of time in each job, including start and end dates (month and year), and your level of responsibility.

Eligibility Information

If you are new to California State Service, you must take and pass the examination for this classification to be eligible for hire. Current state employees without transfer or list eligibility must also complete and pass the examination for this classification to qualify for this position.

Please visit the CalCareers/Exams web page to review the Research Scientist Staff exam bulletin.

Telework Information

This position may be eligible for telework up to three (3) days per week and is required to report in-person to the designated headquarters office location a minimum of two (2) days per week. The amount of telework permitted is at the discretion of the Department and is subject to change, consistent with CDPH’s Telework Program. All employees who telework are required to be California residents in accordance with Government Code 14200. Candidates who reside outside of the state of California may be interviewed; however, the selected candidate must have a primary residency in the state of California prior to appointment (and continue to maintain California residency) as a condition of employment. Failure to meet this requirement may result in the job offer being rescinded.

Business travel may be required, and reimbursement considers an employee’s designated headquarters office 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.

Final Filing Date: 9/9/2026

Job Code #: JC-530025

Position #(s): 580-811-5594-001

Working Title: Research Scientist Staff

Classification: RESEARCH SCIENTIST STAFF

$8,327.00 - $10,779.00

Work Location: Sacramento County

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Should you have any questions regarding the application process, our Recruitment Team is ready to help you at [email protected] or (916) 445-0983