CDC position - Biomonitoring Laboratory - BS, MS and PhD graduates

Research Fellowship Positions at CDC’s Biomonitoring Laboratory

The Tobacco and Volatiles Branch (TVB) of the Division of Laboratory Sciences (DLS) at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is currently seeking recent BS,  MS, PhD level graduates (degree conferred within last five years) for research fellowship positions (2-4 yr term) in Atlanta, Georgia.  In the VOC and Toxic Anion Biomonitoring Laboratory of DLS, we quantify human exposure to environmental toxicants using advanced analytical chemistry methods in state-of-the-art laboratory facilities (www.cdc.gov/dls/).  Candidates should hold a chemistry or biochemistry degree (B.S. or dual major preferred) with interest in laboratory analyses involving mass spectrometry, liquid chromatography, gas chromatography, and handling and processing of biological samples. The starting salary for a BS level graduate is $41,348, MS level graduate is $50,578, and PhD level graduate is $61,193.  The fellowship offers a standard Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance policy (no dental or vision) with a maximum stipend toward single coverage of $513 per month.  Please note that this position does not offer relocation expenses.

Research Fellowship Positions at CDC’s Biomonitoring Laboratory

Research Fellowship Positions at CDC’s Biomonitoring Laboratory

The Tobacco and Volatiles Branch (TVB) of the Division of Laboratory Sciences (DLS) at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is currently seeking recent BS,  MS, PhD level graduates (degree conferred within last five years) for research fellowship positions (2-4 yr term) in Atlanta, Georgia.  In the VOC and Toxic Anion Biomonitoring Laboratory of DLS, we quantify human exposure to environmental toxicants using advanced analytical chemistry methods in state-of-the-art laboratory facilities (www.cdc.gov/dls/).  Candidates should hold a chemistry or biochemistry degree (B.S. or dual major preferred) with interest in laboratory analyses involving mass spectrometry, liquid chromatography, gas chromatography, and handling and processing of biological samples. The starting salary for a BS level graduate is $41,348, MS level graduate is $50,578, and PhD level graduate is $61,193.  The fellowship offers a standard Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance policy (no dental or vision) with a maximum stipend toward single coverage of $513 per month.  Please note that this position does not offer relocation expenses.

Editorial note from Dr. Shepler:  This opportunity was sent by one of our B.S. BCHM alumni who took a similar position at the CDC when she graduated in 2013 and still works there.

Fall 2017 PURA applications and Undergraduate Research Ambassadors

PURA
As a student currently enrolled in undergraduate research this semester, the Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program would like to share with you the upcoming deadline for the Fall 2017 President's Undergraduate Research Awards (PURA). PURA offers $1,500 (max.) salary awards to undergraduate students conducting research who are being mentored by a faculty member or GTRI scientist.

The deadline to apply for this Fall is Friday, May 12, 2017. For more information on PURA and how to apply, please visit our website here.

Undergraduate Research Ambassador
 The Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program office is offering a unique leadership opportunity for undergraduate research students.  As an Undergraduate Research Ambassador, students can help to develop their own research programming to engage students.  Go here for more information.  We are taking applications for interested ambassadors here.  The deadline to apply is Friday, May 12, 2017.  As an incentive, as a research ambassador, students will receive priority when awarding PURA travel grants.