3 ORISE BS level Positions open - CDC Atlanta

Oak Ridge Institute for Science Education (ORISE)

Fellowship Appointment at the

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

National Center for Environmental Health

Division of Laboratory Sciences



Location: Atlanta, GA



The Clinical Chemistry Branch at the National Center for Environmental Health, CDC is performing research in the area of environmental biomonitoring. Part of this research involves analysis of human exposure to chemicals such as acrylamide, formaldehyde and ethylene oxide. This work is performed using state-of-the-art instrumentation such as UPLC/tandem-mass spectrometry and automated sample preparation.



To assist us in our research activities, we are seeking three candidates with a BS degree in Chemistry (Minimum GPA: 3.0). Experience in analytical chemistry, organic or biochemistry and information technology are desirable.



This fellowship will provide the opportunity to obtain hands-on experiences in measuring human exposure to environmental chemicals, in working in a CLIA regulated work environment, in performing research using state-of-the-art laboratory equipment and to learn more about environmental public health activities.



The duration of this fellowship appointment is 1 – 3 years. The stipend depends on grade and qualification and follows those in federal salary tables (GS tables).



Applications should be emailed to the contact stated below by April 15th, 2011.





Contact:

Tünde Meyers, E-mail at TMeyers@cdc.gov









Tunde Meyers M.S.

Chemist

Clinical Chemistry Branch

Division of Laboratory Sciences

National Center for Environmental Health

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Telephone: 770.488.4125

email: TMeyers@cdc.gov

Fax: 404.638.5395