Fellowship Position at
the
Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention
National Center for Environmental
Health
Division of Laboratory
Sciences
The Protein Biomarker- Lipid Reference Laboratory at the
National Center for Environmental Health, CDC is performing research in the
areas of human biomonitoring and chronic disease biomarkers. This research
involves the development of analytical methods to measure biomarkers such as
steroid hormones, lipids, and trans-fatty acids, which have been linked to
chronic disease. Information obtained from this research will be used to
determine the extent of exposure in the population as well as to identify normal
ranges for chronic disease biomarkers. Findings (or these findings) will be
used to help identify population subgroups with increased exposure or risk, and
to assess possible associations between exposure, risk, and health
effects.
The research involves activities such as sample preparation
using automated equipment, analysis of samples by mass spectrometry, data
processing and analysis, and presentation of results. The candidate will
perform these tasks in compliance with CDC and CLIA policies and regulations,
which requires record keeping activities other administrative
tasks.
This fellowship will provide the opportunity to obtain hands-on
experience in human exposure research as well as laboratory medicine, using
state-of-the-art laboratory equipment and procedures, working in a CLIA
regulated environment, and in biomonitoring related public health
activities.
We are seeking 2 candidates with a B.S. degree in science
(Minimum GPA: 3.0) and experience in chemical and analytical laboratory work
(preferably with HPLC, GC, and MS instrumentation). Experience conducting
routine laboratory tasks is desirable. The candidate should possess good
communication skills and must be proficient in Microsoft Office
applications.
This fellowship is administered through the Oak Ridge Institute
for Science and Education (visithttp://orise.orau.gov/cdc/ for further information). The duration of
this fellowship appointment is up to 4 years. The stipend depends on the
candidates’ experience and qualifications and follows those described in
federal salary tables (GS tables). The workplace is located in Atlanta,
GA.
Applications should be emailed to Julianne Cook Botelho, PhD.
(JBotelho@cdc.gov) by November 22, 2013. The application should include a
curriculum vitae or resume, copy of transcripts, current pay stub or salary on
letterhead (if applicable) and two letters of recommendation (letters by E-mail
are sufficient).
