RESEARCH SCIENTIST I (EPIDEMIOLOGY/BIOSTATISTICS) JC-504421

The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is committed to advancing the health and well-being of California’s diverse communities. The Research Scientist I (Epidemiology/Biostatistics) will coordinate data evaluation, curation, and extraction efforts while designing and conducting scientific research to improve public health. This role also involves acting as a subject matter expert for data strategy and collaborating with external stakeholders. Responsibilities Coordinate the evaluation, curation, and extraction of data for transformation and loading (ETL) efforts Identify or develop models and analytics services to ensure optimal use of public health data for CDPH programs and Centers Plan and organize research studies of a scientific scope and complexity Make independent complex decisions in the vital statistics field Develop and adapt methods, techniques, and procedures to carry out assignments Act as a subject matter expert for data strategy at CDPH, working with external government and community stakeholders Design and conduct scientific research to evaluate, protect, and improve public health through specialized reporting of scientific projects and investigation Coordinate public data dissemination and education using scientific methods of study, investigation, analysis, and interpreting results to achieve protection of public health Travel may be required, including overnight stays Skills Master's Degree in a relevant field is required to meet the minimum qualifications Doctoral Degree in a relevant field is required to meet the minimum qualifications Experience in epidemiology or biostatistics Ability to coordinate the evaluation, curation, and extraction of data for transformation and loading (ETL) Experience in identifying or developing models and analytics services Ability to plan and organize research studies of a scientific scope and complexity Ability to make independent complex decisions in the vital statistics field Experience in developing and adapting methods, techniques, and procedures to carry out assignments Ability to act as a subject matter expert for data strategy Experience working with external government and community stakeholders Ability to design and conduct scientific research to evaluate, protect, and improve public health Experience in specialized reporting of scientific projects and investigation Ability to coordinate public data dissemination and education using scientific methods of study, investigation, analysis, and interpreting results Willingness to travel up to 5%, including overnight stays Benefits Educational pay differential equivalent to 2% of their monthly base pay Educational pay differential equivalent to 3% of their monthly base pay Company Overview The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is dedicated to optimizing the health and well-being of the people in California. It was founded in 2007, and is headquartered in Sacramento, California, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is Company H1B Sponsorship California Department of Public Health has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 4 in 2025, 1 in 2022. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.