Research Scientist III

3 days ago


Concord, California, United States Department of Public Health Full time
Job Description and Duties

As a Research Scientist III at the California Department of Public Health, you will play a critical role in ensuring the quality of performance and outcomes of results from our highly complex Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) certified genetic screening laboratories. Your primary focus will be on testing for genetic diseases in newborns.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Plan, organize, and direct scientific research studies of a highly developed scientific scope and complexity.
  • Test activities, including performing routine testing of mucopolysaccharidosis type II (MPS II) and guanidinoacetate methyltransferase (GAMT) deficiency.
  • Evaluate, validate, and approve new and improved methods for newborn screening laboratories.
  • Participate in the improvement and maintenance of laboratory quality control and quality assurance program.
Certification Requirements:

The incumbent will be required to be certified by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services as being in compliance with the requirements of the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA).

Requirements:

The selected candidate must have a primary residency in the state of California prior to appointment and continue to maintain California residency as a condition of employment.



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