CDC Analytical Position

Analytical Chemist
About the Job

The Division of Laboratory Science (DLS) at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is currently seeking recent graduates (BS, MS, PhD) for laboratory research fellowship positions (1-4 yr term) in Atlanta, Georgia.​ The DLS (www.​cdc.​gov/​dls/​) quantifies human exposure to environmental toxicants using advanced analytical methods and a state-of-the-art laboratory facility.​ The positions involve the application and potentially development of analytical methods using inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry, ICP-MS (quadrupole, dynamic reaction /​ collision cell) for the analysis of trace elements in different biological matrixes (e.​g.​ blood, urine, serum).​ Some positions will also involve high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC-ICP-MS) and gas chromatography (GC-ICP-MS).​ Candidates should hold a degree in the analytical or clinical sciences (Chemistry preferred), be less than 5 years from graduation, have a minimum GPA of 3.​0, and have strong laboratory and computer skills.​ In addition, experience with maintaining and troubleshooting laboratory instrumentation, quantitative method development, implementation of quality control (e.​g.​ CLIA ’88), and inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry is desirable.​

Company
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Location
Atlanta, GA 30341
Industries
Government and Military
Job Type
Full Time
Contact
jjarrett@cdc.gov
Temporary/​Contract/​Project
Years of Experience
Less than 1 Year
Education Level
Bachelor's Degree
Career Level
Entry Level
Job Reference Code
CDC IRAT ORISE 2011