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California Department of Health Care Services · 1 day ago

Research Advisory Services Scientist (Hybrid)

Sacramento, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$8,045/mo - $10,364/mo

The California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) is seeking a Research Scientist III in Epidemiology/Biostatistics or Social/Behavioral Sciences. This role involves planning, organizing, and directing scientific research studies to assess the impact of Medi-Cal policies and programs, while leading complex data analysis and research efforts to improve health outcomes and reduce disparities.

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Responsibilities

Plan, organize, and direct epidemiology/biostatistics scientific research studies of highly developed scientific scope for the Research Advisory Services Section

Apply epidemiology, biostatistics, survey techniques, theoretical models, and research methods to plan, organize, and direct scientific research studies of a highly developed scientific scope and complexity

Act as a resource / team lead to management and research staff for complex advanced research, statistical analysis, and data linkage associated with data collection, reporting, and implementation of evidence-based programs and best practices to reduce health disparities and improve health, quality of care, and cost outcomes

Qualification

EpidemiologyBiostatisticsData AnalysisResearch MethodsHealth Services ResearchSQLSASR ScriptPythonArcGISData ManagementVisualizationTeam LeadershipCommunication

Required

Experience with research, analysis, data management, and visualization of quantitative data

Experience and expertise with analytic software like: SAS, SQL, R Script, Python, and ArcGIS

Ability to design and implement health services research and data strategies

Benefits

Continuous and ongoing training

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion program activities

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Medical, including health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid Holidays and vacation/leave

Defined retirement program

Savings Plus Program (401(k), 457)

Medical/Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts

Company

California Department of Health Care Services

The California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) is the backbone of California’s health care safety net, helping millions of low-income and disabled Californians every day.

Founded in 1994