Background and Need – Good quality antimalarial drugs are essential for effective malaria control. An epidemic of substandard and counterfeit antimalarial drugs in developing countries has promoted a need to evaluate drug quality. Our laboratory is involved in the monitoring of drug quality through the ACT Consortium and is in need of an experienced technician who will be responsible for performing chemical and spectroscopic analysis of collected pharmaceuticals. Drug analysis expertise is also required for our other projects which include efficacy, compliance and pharmacokinetic (PK) studies.
Scope of Work –The laboratory technician shall maintain analytical equipment in good working order and will abide by good laboratory practices (GLP). Basic knowledge of Windows-based computer systems is mandatory and familiarity of data capturing and processing software is desired. The technician will be depended upon to demonstrate a familiarity with basic laboratory techniques as well as understanding of new and innovative analysis methods. The technician will be responsible for sample handling (e.g. logging in and storage) and data analysis and asked to handle a variety of slightly differing situations, problems and deviations according to the supervisor’s general instructions, priorities, duties, policies, and program goals.
Technical Requirements –
- Maintain, operate, and troubleshoot analytical devices associated with high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), gas-chromatography, NIR, RAMAN, UV/Vis and fluorescence spectroscopy.
- Be familiar with general laboratory safety practices.
- Monitor and order laboratory supplies.
- Be familiar with Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment (CLIA) and GLP practices.
- Responsible for hazardous waste disposal.
- Organize sample storage and handling.
- Consult on latest analytical techniques and keep abreast of current trends in antimalarial drug analysis.
Location – Division of Parasitic Diseases, 4770 Buford Highway, Chamblee, GA 30341. The location will be moved to 1600 Clifton Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30333 in Aug of 2010.
Contact – Mike Green
Email: MGreen@cdc.gov
Tel: 770-488-4039
