Entry-level laboratory technician position in the Division of
Laboratory Sciences at the National Center for Environmental Health, CDC
CDC's National Center for Environmental Health (NCEH) strives
to promote health and quality of life by preventing or controlling those
diseases or deaths that result from interactions between people and their
environment. The Division of Laboratory Sciences (DLS) at NCEH is seeking an
entry-level laboratory technician in the Organic Analytical Toxicology Branch. The
research group utilizes state of the art techniques for developing analytical
methods for monitoring human exposure to environmental contaminants,
specifically polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs). The developed methodology
will continuously be applied in studies aimed at identify and quantify
exposures to environmental contaminants in the general population as well as
certain populations at special risk. Job responsibilities will include sample handling
and preparation utilizing various extraction techniques and instruments.
Candidate should be a recent graduate (BS chemistry or
biochemistry major) with excellent laboratory skills, preferably with experience
in extracting, handling and processing of biological samples. This opportunity
is offered under the ORISE fellowship program. For specific details please
visit http://orise.orau.gov/.
For questions or to apply please email Erin Pittman at ELR2@cdc.gov ASAP.
Starting Date: ASAP
