This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by protecting the public’s health, promoting health and wellness, and optimizing data and technology.
Under the general supervision of the Research Scientist Supervisor (RSS) I, the Research Scientist (RS) II (Epidemiology/Biostatistics) will participate in the development and implementation of public health surveillance related to substance use, overdose, and addiction. The RS II will plan, organize, and carry out scientific research studies of moderate scientific scope and complexity, evaluate and prepare data, develop surveillance and research indicators and tools, conduct ongoing analyses and surveillance, design and maintain data visualizations, and write up reports, manuscripts, data briefs, and fact sheets for dissemination to diverse audiences. The RS II will be responsible for ensuring the scientific quality of all data prepared for administrative and research reporting requirements.
