Research Scientist Department of Toxic Substances Control

JC-525782

- Research Scientist

RESEARCH SCIENTIST

$6,942.00 - $9,799.00 per Month

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date:

9/15/2026

Application Methods:

Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) Job Description and Duties

• This job posting may be used to fill multiple vacancies. The Environmental Chemistry Laboratory (ECL), Berkeley provides the Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) with expertise in method development, quality assurance, data evaluation and analysis of environmental samples. ECL also studies new chemicals of concern and provides DTSC management with analytical information for decision making. As a Research Scientist you will have the opportunity to: Use standard Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and other authoritative methods and laboratory technical system procedures (TSPs) to analyze environmental samples submitted by DTSC core programs and external entities

Comply with the requirements in the Management System documents such as the Quality System Procedures (QSPs) and other relevant external documents to ensure defensibility of analytical results

Process the acquired data, quantitates, reviews, and analyzes data

Prepare analytical and quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) reports for submission

Review and evaluate data packages generated by ECL for accuracy, completeness and adherence to quality control and quality assurance criteria

Desirable Qualifications We Look For:

• Research experience working independently on projects
• Experience with mass spectrometry or other analytical techniques
• Experience with standard testing methods to test environmental samples preferred
• Experience working under quality management system

Experience troubleshooting lab instrumentation You will find additional information about the job in the . Working Conditions Effective July 1, 2025, specific Bargaining Units and associated Excluded State employees are subject to a salary reduction between 2% - 4.62% in exchange for hours in the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) per month. For more details, please click here https://hrmanual.calhr.ca.gov/Home/ManualItem/1/2113. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship by the start date of employment. The Department of Toxic Substances Control does not participate in E-Verify for employment authorization purposes. The position is headquartered in Berkeley, CA. Click the link below for a special message from Director Katie Butler on DTSC's culture: DTSC - Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

RESEARCH SCIENTIST

Additional Documents

Job Application Package Checklist Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-525782

Position #(s): 810-357-5582-006

810-357-5582-003

810-357-5582-028

810-357-5582-029

Working Title:

Research Scientist

Classification:

RESEARCH SCIENTIST

$6,942.00 - $8,922.00 A

$7,625.00 - $9,799.00 B

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable. # of

Positions:

Multiple

Work Location:

Alameda County

Telework:

In Office

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Facility:

Berkeley Regional Office Department Information This position is located at DTSC's Environmental Chemistry Lab in Berkeley, CA. The Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) is a member of the boards, departments, and offices (BDOs) within the California Environmental Protection Agency (CalEPA).

Our Mission:

To protect California's people, communities, and environment from toxic substances, to enhance economic vitality by restoring contaminated land, and to compel manufacturers to make safer consumer products.

Our Vision:

All of California is thriving in a healthy environment.

Our Core Values:

DTSC values diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the organization. We foster an environment where employees from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed and can thrive. We believe the diversity of our employees is essential to inspiring innovative solutions. Together we further our mission to protect California's people, communities, and environment from toxic substances, to enhance economic vitality by restoring contaminated land, and to compel manufacturers to make safer consumer products. Join DTSC to improve the lives of all Californians!

DTSC Recruitment Survey:

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Department Website:

http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/

Application Instructions Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date:

9/15/2026