Senior Epidemiologist-Molecular Scientist-24417402Ms

Job Summary

The County of San Diego's Health & Human Services Agency is currently accepting applications for

SENIOR EPIDEMIOLOGIST

(Molecular Scientist)

Interviews and job offers will take place beginning the week of April 29, 2024.

Future Salary Increases

July 2024 - 2.75% increase to base pay

The County of San Diego, Public Health Services Public Health Laboratory is seeking highly qualified individuals to perform duties as a public health Epidemiologist

• Molecular Scientist. The incumbent will assist with a number of disease reporting informatics and technology projects that support broader goals and objectives of public health laboratory to enhance disease detection and surveillance through data-driven decisions.

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IDEAL CANDIDATES:

MOLECULAR SCIENTIST

A Quality Candidate for Senior Epidemiologist

• Molecular Scientist must be able to work in a complex environment with professionals in public health, laboratory staff, epidemiology, and information technology; be proficient in polymerase chain reaction techniques including qPCR and ddPCR, next-generation sequencing technology, molecular sequencing, and use of bioinformatics data for disease investigations; be capable of identifying and addressing issues/problems and adapting to new strategies; be highly organized and possess strong oral and written skills; be very skilled at documentation with a strong attention to details, and communicate complex technical information to a wide range of non-technical audiences or constituencies; exercise good time management and perform duties efficiently; and complete projects in a timely manner.

Additionally, a Quality Candidate would have knowledge of the following technical proficiencies:

• The field of microbiology, molecular biology, molecular chemistry, and microbial population genetics.

• Public health reporting, information system standards, and public health data.

• Principles and practices of epidemiology, and methods of collecting, compiling, and analyzing statistical and other research data.

• Informatics necessary for development, maintenance, and functional manipulation of phylogenetic relationship algorithms, associated software interpretation tools, and processing methods to generate, organize, and display a wide variety of complex relationship trees and other research data.

• Familiarity with the following instruments or techniques: PCR/qPCR/dddPCR, MiSeq/NextSeq; Thermal Cyclers; Centrifuges; TapeStation; SpectraMax; Pipettes; Liquid Handling Robots; Automated RNA/DNA extraction equipment (e.g. Qiacube); Qubit Fluorometer.

• Familiarity with: R, Python, Linux, cloud computing, C++, Java, SQL, NGS analysis

HIRING TIMELINE AND DATES

The timeline for this recruitment is outlined below.

• Job Offer and Background Process begins week of April 29, 2024. Note: Current County employees may be excluded from additional background screening.

• Pre-employment Medical Screening: Approximately 3 days following successful background investigation results.

• Anticipated Start Date: Start date will be based upon successful completion of medical screening or other mutually agreed upon date.

If you are not selected for this interview process, you may have the opportunity to compete for future vacancies.

MINIMUM QUALICATIONS

• Two (2) years of experience as an Epidemiologist IIwith the County of San Diego; OR,
• A master's degree from an accredited U.S. college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency, in public health with specialization in epidemiology, bio-statistics, or a related field, AND,four (4) years of professional epidemiology experience.

Note: A Ph.D. in epidemiology, public health, life science or a closely related field from an accredited U.S. college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency, is highly desirable.

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Personal information includes name, phone number, address, gender, age and race. This process helps contribute to a fair and equitable selection process leading to a more diverse and inclusive workforce.

The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, will be referred for an interview. Be sure to include your experience in meeting the minimum requirements in both the Work Experience section and the Supplemental Questionnaire section of the Application.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application Work History and/or supplemental questionnaire.

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT

As part of the County of San Diego's pre-employment process, prospective candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre-employment medical screening prior to beginning County employment. Additional types of background investigations may be conducted based on the job-related activities of the position. Current County employees may be excluded from this process.

EVALUATION PROCESS

Qualified applicants will be placed on asix (6) monthemployment list based on scores received during the evaluation of information contained in the supplemental questionnaire. Please ensure all information is complete and accurate as the responses you provide on the supplemental application form will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system. If you are successful in the initial screening process, your application will be reviewed individually to confirm that the information you provided is accurate and qualifying.

Note:Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability to perform the essential functions of a job, on a case-by-case basis.

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