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Research Scientist I/Chemical Sciences Jc-California Department of Public Health Richm Jobs in Richmond – British Columbia at Oceanhondabrockton
Title: Research Scientist I/Chemical Sciences Jc-California Department of Public Health Richm
Company: Oceanhondabrockton
Location: Richmond – British Columbia
Category: Science, Research/Development
Position: RESEARCH SCIENTIST I (CHEMICAL SCIENCES) JC-436265 California Department of Public Health Richm[…]
6 – 10 years Richmond, CA Full-time Hybrid 4 days ago
RESEARCH SCIENTIST I (CHEMICAL SCIENCES) JC-436265 California Department of Public Health 6 – 10 years Richmond, CA Full-time Hybrid 4 days ago About the role Department Information
At the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), equity,diversity, andinclusionare at the core of our mission to advance the health and well-being of California’sdiversepeople and communities. We are genuinely and strongly committed to cultivating and preserving a culture ofinclusionand connectedness where we can grow and learn together with adiverse teamof employees. In recruiting team members, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring to us and the work we do.
The Genetic Disease Screening Program (GDSP) of the California Department of Public Health works to protect and improve the health of all Californians. We run the largest screening program in the world and set the standard in delivering high-quality, cost-effective genetic services to all Californians. The mission of GDSP is “to serve the people of California by reducing the emotional and financial burden of disability and death caused by genetic and congenital disorders.”
Job DescriptionAnd
Duties
This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by performing as a clinical chemistry scientist to ensure the quality of performance and outcomes of results from our highly complex Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) certified genetic screening laboratories with a principal focus on testing for genetic diseases in newborns.
The incumbent works under the supervision of the Research Scientist Supervisor I (Chemical Sciences), Chief of the Mucopolysaccharidosis I (MPS I), ALD, & CAH Screening Unit and will plan, organize, and carry out scientific research studies of limited scientific scope and complexity.
The Research Scientist I will be responsible for testing activities, which include performing the routine testing of mucopolysaccharidosis type II (MPS II) and guanidinoacetate methyltransferase (GAMT) deficiency and other newborn genetic disorders in our high complexity Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) certified genetic screening laboratory followsquality assuranceguidelines.
Certification
Requirements:
GDSP has as its core functionality the LSB. This laboratory is 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).
The incumbent will be required at the time of appointment :
to hold a valid California Clinical Chemist License, Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Generalist), or a Clinical Genetic Molecular Biologist Scientist .
The attached duty statement indicates whether this position is eligible for telework. All employees who telework are required to be California residents in accordance with Government Code 14200, and may be required to report to a CDPH office, when needed. Candidates who reside outside of the state of California may be interviewed; however, 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.
Failure to meet this requirement may re…
