Are you interested in a meaningful career and contributing towards building healthy, safe, and economically viable communities within California? We are looking for highly motivated individuals to join our team! Consider a career with the California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC)!
DTSC is hosting our first ever Fast-Track Hiring Event (FTHE)! See details in the FTHE section below.
As a Research Scientist III (Chemical Sciences) you will have the opportunity to:
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All applicants must possess knowledge of the following, it is expected that the level of sophistication, depth, and thoroughness of public health scientific research knowledge will vary to the class level and scientific specialty: current scientific research literature and trends applicable to the scientific research area; principles and procedures of scientific research planning, design, methodology and analysis
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All applicants must demonstrate possession of the following abilities, it is expected that level of attainment will vary relative to the class level: evaluate the adequacy of proposed scientific research designs and techniques; think independently and creatively
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Prepare scientific articles for publication; prepare scientific reports; provide persuasive and skilled leadership to other staff in scientific research, principles and methods; apply professional scientific knowledge and administrative ability to resolve a variety of situations; analyze situations accurately and take effective action
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Ability to plan, organize, and direct scientific research studies of a highly developed scientific scope and complexity; serve as a team leader for complex public health research or scientific investigation projects; serve as a consultant to other public health research scientists; make health-based scientific decisions within the project scope
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.