RESEARCH SCIENTIST SUPERVISOR I JC-514701

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.

The Genetic Disease Screening Program (GDSP) of the California Department of Public Health works to protect and improve the health of all Californians. We run the largest screening program in the world and set the standard in delivering high-quality, cost-effective genetic services to all Californians. The mission of GDSP is to “serve the people of California by reducing the emotional and financial burden of disability and death caused by genetic and congenital disorders.”

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The salary information listed on this advertisement may not reflect recent salary increases from salary adjustments or changes in the fiscal year.

Department Website: https://www.cdph.ca.gov

Job Description And Duties

Incumbents in one of these classifications, where a Master’s Degree is required to meet the minimum qualifications, shall receive an educational pay differential equivalent to 2% of their monthly base pay. Those where a Doctoral Degree is a required to meet the minimum qualifications, shall receive an educational pay differential equivalent to 3% of their monthly base pay. Individuals with both a Master’s and Doctoral Degree will be given the best benefit in relation to salary shall only be eligible for only one amount.

This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by serving as a Clinical Scientist Supervisor. The position ensures the quality of performance and accuracy of results from our high-complexity, Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA)-certified genetic screening laboratories. The supervisor will be responsible for the smooth operation of the laboratories and the timely reporting of test results. Additionally, the supervisor will oversee training of subordinate staff and ensure their competency is maintained.

The incumbent works under the general direction of the Research Scientist Supervisor II, Technical/General Supervisor Section Chief.

This position requires (at the time of appointment) the possession of a valid California Clinical Chemist license, a Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Generalist) license, or a Clinical Genetic Molecular Biologist Scientist license.

Travel may be required for this position. Reimbursement for travel takes into consideration an employee’s designated headquarters, as reflected in the duty statement, and is 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 posit ion is identified in the attached duty statement.

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Final Filing Date: 5/1/2026

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-514701

Position #(s): 580-530-5643-008

Working Title: General / Technical Supervisor

Classification: RESEARCH SCIENTIST SUPERVISOR I $9,578.00 - $12,343.00

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: Contra Costa County

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Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Should you have any questions regarding the application process, our Recruitment Team is ready to help you at Apply@cdph.ca.gov or (916) 445-0983.