Chemist
CT Method Development
Division of Laboratory Sciences
National Center for Environmental Health
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Atlanta, Georgia
CDC-NCEH-2012-0034
Project
Description:
A project is available in
the Division of Laboratory Sciences, within the National
Center for Environmental Health (NCEH), at the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention in Atlanta, Georgia. The
fellow will assist in the determination of human exposure to environmental
chemicals, chemical threat agents and toxins using analytical techniques, such
as solid phase extraction, liquid chromatography and mass spectrometry.
Activities may include:
·
Sample
preparation, sample analysis, data processing, instrument operation, method
development and troubleshooting.
·
Documentation
and communication of experimental results, issues, and development progress.
·
Participation
in emergency response exercises, proficiency testing and method validation.
This fellowship
is part of the Research Participation Program for CDC, which is administered by
the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education. The participant will receive a monthly
stipend depending on education level and experience. The initial appointment
will be for up to one year and may be renewed upon recommendation of CDC and
subject to availability of funds. Participants do not become employees of CDC
or the program administrator, and there are no fringe benefits paid. The
appointment is at the CDC in the Atlanta, Georgia area. Additional details
regarding the ORISE Research Participation Program can be found at http://www.orau.gov/cdc.
Qualifications:
·
The
applicant should have earned a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD degree in chemistry
or a related science within the past 5 years.
·
Must
be a US citizen.
·
Experience
in analytical chemistry is beneficial.
·
Experience
with mass spectrometry and/or liquid chromatography is highly desired.
How to Apply:
Candidates
should send their CVs in Word or PDF format to Ms. Elizabeth Hamelin at ehamelin@cdc.gov. Please reference in
the subject line: CDC/ORISE opportunity – Analytical Response Lab. Only
applicants given further consideration will be contacted.
