Molecular Immuno-Serology Section Chief (Microbiologist) (Research Scientist Supervisor II)

Job Description and Duties This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by providing supervision of the Molecular Immuno-Serology Section. The incumbent provides administrative guidance and leadership in planning, organizing, and directing difficult and complex major original scientific research studies or public health investigations that have broad statewide scientific scope, high sensitivity, and policy impact in the area of viral diagnostic and surveillance testing. The incumbent works under the direction of the Branch Chief (Research Scientist Manager) of the Viral and Rickettsial Disease Laboratory (VRDL) Branch. Please let us know how you heard about our position by taking this brief survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CDPHRecruitment You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Special Requirements For experience/education to qualify during the application screening process, and to ensure that minimum qualifications can be determined, applicants should include all employment history on the Employment Application (STD 678) and/or Resume, including detailed job descriptions, hours worked per week, and start/end dates (MM/DD/YYYY). Application packages without this information will experience delayed processing times and your eligibility for this position may be impacted. A completed State application (STD. 678) and any other relevant documents (e.g. unofficial transcript, copy of degree, resume, etc.) should be submitted electronically via your CalCareers Account. Please reference Job Control # (536611) and indicate the basis of your eligibility in the Examination(s) or Job Title(s) section. SROA and surplus candidates should submit a copy of their letter with their application. Please remove any confidential information (i.e. social security number, date of birth) from your documents prior to submission. 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 CalCareers Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. Submitting an electronic application through your CalCareers account is strongly recommended since electronic applications will be received/processed faster than other methods of filing. Please submit only one application. If you are unable to submit your application electronically through your CalCareers account, please email apply@cdph.ca.gov for assistance and a CDPH Human Resources Division staff member will contact you to assist with the online application process or, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method as explained in the How to Apply section below. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. Desirable Qualifications In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate: • substantial public health laboratory experience in a leadership role, preferably in virology, with demonstrated expertise in both conventional and advanced technologies for detecting viruses and other pathogens of public health significance. • at least 8–10 years of progressively responsible, hands-on laboratory experience, including training staff in highly complex techniques and instrumentation. • capable of managing a diverse portfolio of public health laboratory services and ensuring efficient delivery of reliable testing. • possess strong knowledge of laboratory quality management systems, support the health and safety of Section staff, and demonstrate excellent communication and writing skills. • professional demeanor and exceptional interpersonal skills. Statement of Qualifications Limit your response to one (1) page or less (Font: Arial, size 12). List your full name and the date on the page. Responses that do not conform to these specifications may be disqualified. Please describe your professional scientific experience in the Research Scientist specialty(s) (Microbiological Sciences). Include the start and end dates of each job (month and year), duties performed, and level of responsibility. Please note, at least two years of work experience must include the following experience: advanced journey level work including planning, organizing, and directing major, complex scientific research studies with statewide sensitivity and policy impact. Making original, independent decisions on complex scientific problems using scientific theories and principles on association and risk, develop and test hypotheses on causes. Conceiving, planning, developing, and conducting large and complex, professional scientific research studies on a statewide or national basis in unexplored areas of research. Providing evaluations and scientific recommendations as a scientific expert. Seeking and analyzing scientific, technical, medical, environmental, and other relevant information from sources within and outside the organization as part of the decision-making process. Participating in the development of public policies in various scientific specialties. Providing consultation to departmental management and others as requested. Presenting to experts and the community on the scientific research conducted. Publishing research in scientific journals. Acting as a subject-matter expert in various scientific specialties. Providing interpretations of scientific research findings for use by others. Acting as an expert witness in legal proceedings. OR Supervisory level work including providing administrative guidance and direction to subordinates. Planning, organizing, and directing major scientific research studies or investigations of a broad scientific scope and complexity. Making independent decisions within their scientific specialty. Serving as advisors or consultants to other scientists within their specific scientific specialty. Adapting methods, techniques, and procedures to carry out assignments. Conducting highly specialized phases of a major scientific project or investigation of sufficient scope which requires coordination with professional staff from other state, local, or federal agencies, academia or international collaborators. Publishing or presenting scientific research or investigations to scientific experts and the community. Providing interpretations of scientific research projects. Contributing to the development of policy. Recruiting, training, developing, and supervising appropriate research personnel. Representing the department in promoting, explaining, and coordinating scientific research. Serving as an expert witness. PLEASE NOTE: Resumes, letters, Supplemental Questionnaire, transcripts, degrees, your state application, cover letters and other materials will not take the place of the Statement of Qualifications. Simply copying and pasting your resume will also not be accepted. Applications received without an SOQ may be rejected.