Respiratory and GI Scientist | RESEARCH SCIENTIST I (MICROBIOLOGICAL SCIENCES) - #262015

Society for Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology


Date: 17 hours ago
City: Richmond, CA
Salary: $6,707 - $8,579 per month
Contract type: Full time
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Respiratory and GI Scientist | RESEARCH SCIENTIST I (MICROBIOLOGICAL SCIENCES)

California Department of Public Health

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Posted: 30-Jun-25

Location: Richmond, California

Type: Full Time

Salary: $6,707.00 - $8,579.00

Internal Number: JC-483054

The Viral and Rickettsial Disease Laboratory Program (VRDL) is one of the oldest and largest state public health virology laboratories in the United States. As a CLIA-certified state public health laboratory performing high complexity testing, it serves as the reference laboratory for local public health laboratories and other clients, provides primary testing for some local public health departments that do not have laboratories, and conducts research to advance public health diagnostics and science. The VRDL is an advanced reference laboratory for the federal Laboratory Response Network and coordinates several state laboratory testing networks including the Respiratory Laboratory Network and the Measles Laboratory Network. VRDL provides laboratory testing, technical consultation and support, training and assistance, and research required for the diagnosis, investigation, and control of viral and rickettsial diseases of public health significance.

  • The salary information listed on this advertisement may not reflect recent salary increases from salary adjustments or changes in the fiscal year.
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Department Website: https://www.cdph.ca.gov

Candidates 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 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 enhancing outbreak response, surveillance studies, and research investigations of viral respiratory and gastroenteric diseases. The Research Scientist (RS) I will perform high complexity testing and provide technical scientific consultation on the detection and surveillance for viral respiratory and gastrointestinal (GI) pathogens such as severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), influenza, Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), enterovirus, adenovirus, poliovirus, norovirus, sapovirus, and astrovirus.

The RS I will work with potentially infectious materials in biosafety level 2 and/or 3 laboratories. Use of appropriate biosafety precautions, including personal protective equipment required as necessary, as well as standing or sitting for long periods of time in a laboratory environment.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

  • RESEARCH SCIENTIST I (MICROBIOLOGICAL SCIENCES)

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included.

https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=483054

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 for team members, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring to us and the work we do.

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About California Department Of Public Health

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 for team members, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring to us and the work we do.The Human Resources Division (HRD) partners with CDPH’s programs and management to provide guidance and consultative services on HR matters that are necessary for the Department to carry out its mission to deliver quality public health services.

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