Clinical Chemistry Branch - CDC’s National Center for Environmental Health - BS & MS degree

Fellowship Positions at the
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
National Center for Environmental Health
Division of Laboratory Sciences
Clinical Chemistry Branch


The Clinical Chemistry Branch (CCB) at the Division of Laboratory Sciences (DLS), National Center for Environmental Health, CDC, conducts research and provides laboratory support to improve the detection of protein toxins. CCB develops analytical methods for the detection of botulinum neurotoxin, ricin, and abrin in clinical and/or environmental samples.


We are seeking candidates for a fellowship administered by the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) (visit http://orise.orau.gov/cdc/ for further information) at the M.S., and B.S. levels with a degree in science (Minimum GPA: 3.0) and experience in chemical and analytical laboratory work.


The research involves activities such as sample preparation using automated equipment, analysis of samples by mass spectrometry, data processing and analysis using complex software and data evaluation procedures, and presentation of results. These tasks will be performed in compliance with DLS policies and regulations, such as those outlined in the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment (CLIA).


At the Master’s level, the following skills are desired:
* Experience with reviewing scientific literature, conducting laboratory experiments, interpreting and evaluating results and other findings, and writing reports describing the results and conclusions.
* Skills with handling complex analytical data, processing and presentation of results with the aid of software tools.
* Experience with MALDI-TOF MS instrumentation is desired.

At the Bachelor’s level, the following skills are desired:
* Experience conducting routine laboratory tasks independently.
* Undergraduate research laboratory experience.
* High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

This fellowship is administered by the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) (visit http://orise.orau.gov/cdc/ for further information). The initial appointment is for one year, but may be renewed for up to five years. The stipend depends on educational level and experience and follows those described in federal salary tables (GS tables). The appointment is full-time at CDC in the Atlanta, Georgia, area. Participants do not become employees of CDC or the program administrator, and there are no fringe benefits paid.


Applications should be emailed to Dr. Suzanne Kalb (skalb@cdc.gov) by May 3rd, 2017. The application should include a curriculum vitae or resume, copy of official transcripts, citizenship