Description

This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by improving the health and well-being of children born with inheritable diseases and reducing the burden of patients and families through early detection.

The incumbent works under the administrative direction of the Research Scientist Supervisor I (Microbiological Sciences), Chief of the Quality Assurance Unit. The Research Scientist IV (Epidemiology/Biostatistics) is responsible for planning, organizing, and directing major scientific and clinical studies to ensure the validity, reliability, and regulatory compliance of laboratory-developed tests (LDTs), FDA-approved assays, and research studies. This work directly impacts patient care statewide by supporting the development and validation of accurate diagnostic tools.

The incumbent designs statistically sound experiments for the validation and verification of new laboratory tests, instruments, and methodologies. The incumbent collaborates with supervisors, clinical laboratory scientists, and research staff to apply statistical tools and develop statistical analysis plans (SAPs) for validation studies related to newborn and prenatal screening assays, research studies supporting screening outcomes, and internal research projects.