CDC ORISE FELLOWSHIP

Research Fellowship Positions at CDC’s Biomonitoring Laboratory

The Division of Laboratory Sciences (DLS) at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has an opening for recent MS level graduates for laboratory research fellowships (2-4 yr term) in Atlanta, Georgia.  At the CDC’s Tobacco Exposure Biomarker Laboratory of DLS, we quantify human exposure to cigarette smoking and secondhand smoking using advanced analytical chemistry methods in state-of-the-art laboratory facilities (www.cdc.gov/dls/).  Candidates should hold a chemistry or biochemistry degree and preferably have experience with quantitative analysis, mass spectrometry, liquid chromatography, automation of sample preparation of biological samples, and statistical data analysis.  If interested, please submit your resume and a cover letter to Dr. June Feng (czf2@cdc.gov).

Primary job responsibilities will include:

1.    Develop new analytical methods to measure tobacco exposure biomarkers using various sample preparation techniques and instrumentations, including liquid-liquid extraction, solid-phase extraction, LC/MS/MS and GC/MS/MS.

2.    Perform routine sample preparation on automation systems, including check in samples, restock lab supplies, maintain robotic systems, etc.

3.    Perform routine sample analysis on LC/MS/MS or GC/MS/MS instrument, including analyzing samples, checking chromatograms, data processing, etc.

4.    Maintain and tune instrument on a regular basis. Maintain instrument service records and sample log.

5.    Trouble shoots the entire analytical method when there is a problem in the assay. Maintain sensitivity daily for routine sample analysis.

6.    Interface with various laboratory staff and management to determine specific needs and to assist with implementation and maintenance. Provide technical support to other team members.

7.    Participate in data review and analysis.

8.    Adhere to CLIA Guidelines with regard to laboratory protocols and quality control. Assist in maintaining various lab records, survey sample management, keeping the laboratory in a safe and organized environment.