At California Department of Public Health (CDPH), our mission is to advance the health and well-being of California's diverse people and communities. Through the leadership of Director Tomás J. Aragón, MD, DrPH, and State Epidemiologist Erica Pan, MD, MPH, we strive to be the best at getting better and becoming a learning, healing and impactful organization. 

CDPH includes centers, divisions and offices that administer more than 200 programs and services that range from infectious disease control and prevention to laboratory services, environmental health, food safety, emergency preparedness, health equity, vital records and statistics, and more. These programs and services, implemented in collaboration with local health departments and state, federal and community partners, impact the lives of every Californian and visitor to the state 24 hours a day, seven days a week. 

Learn more at http://www.cdph.ca.gov

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Company Size: 1,001-5,000 employees

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

The Occupational Lead Poisoning Prevention Program (OLPPP) is a part of the California Department of Public Health's Occupational Health Branch. OLPPP provide services statewide to prevent and reduce lead poisoning in California workplaces including tracking blood lead levels in adults, investigating work-related lead poisoning cases, and providing information and technical assistance to employers, workers, physicians, and others.

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

**“CDPH is an E-Verify Employer”**

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

**Job Description And Duties**

The Research Scientist Staff (RSS) provides epidemiologic expertise related to lead and other workplace hazards to which workers are exposed on their jobs. Prioritizes, plans, maintains, and acts as a lead in overseeing the Adult Blood Lead Registry. Designs and conducts research studies on human populations, public health investigations, and statistical evaluations of a highly developed scientific scope and complexity related to occupational lead poisoning and other recognized and emerging occupational health issues in California. The RSS acts as subject matter expert and technical consultant for the public. May require periodic overnight travel to scientific meetings or investigation sites within California, up to 5%.

The incumbent works under the general direction of the Research Scientist Supervisor (RSS I) in the Occupational Lead Poisoning Prevention Program (OLPPP), Occupational Health Branch (OHB).

**This is a 12 month Limited-Term Full-Time position that may be extended or become Permanent.**

Please let us know how you heard about our position by taking this brief survey:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CDPHRecruitment

Final Filing Date: 4/16/2026

**Position Details**

**Job Code #: ** JC-513509

**Position #(s): ** 580-351-5594-904

**Working Title: ** **Senior Surveillance Epidemiologist**

**Classification: ** RESEARCH SCIENTIST STAFF $8,327.00 - $10,779.00

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

**Telework:**

Hybrid

**Job Type: ** 12 Month Limited Term - 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.**

RESEARCH SCIENTIST STAFF JC-513509

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