ORISE FELLOWSHIP POSITIONS

ORISE Fellowship Positions

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

National Center for Environmental Health

Division of Laboratory Sciences

The Clinical Chemistry Branch at the National Center for Environmental Health, CDC is performing research in the area of environmental biomonitoring. Biomonitoring is the measurement of chemicals in human samples and provides information on the amount of chemical that actually gets into the body. The results of biomonitoring are used to help make decisions about how best to protect people from diseases, birth defects, disabilities, dysfunction, or death.

We are currently working on projects in the area of reactive chemicals such as acrylamide, ethylene oxide, formaldehyde, in the area of trans-fatty acids and in the area of chronic diseases using mass spectrometry based methods.  The main goal of these projects is to develop rugged and automated analytical methods to measure human exposure to these chemicals in population studies.  Other objectives include the addition of other compounds of interest into current methods, and the testing and application of new tools to quantify compounds of public health interest. 

We are seeking a candidate with a BS degree in sciences (Minimum GPA: 3.0) with experience in analytical, organic and biochemistry, if possible. Experience in handling of biological samples, extraction, liquid chromatography, mass spectrometry is a plus.  This fellowship will provide the opportunity to obtain hands-on experiences in measuring environmental chemicals and to learn more about environmental public health activities.  The incumbent will work in a CLIA regulated environment and will perform research using state-of-the-art laboratory equipment.

Duties include but are not limited to working with biological samples, aliquoting of materials for future use, sample preparation using different extraction techniques, routine operation of liquid handling instruments, liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometers, data review, statistical data analysis, preparation and purification of materials that are used as standards for the methods.  Good interpersonal and communications skills are required.  The applicant should be willing to perform tasks assigned in a timely manner, keep accurate records of experiments performed in compliance with CDC`s policies and procedures. Good organizational and computer skills are required.

This fellowship is administered through the Oak Ridge Institute of Science and Education (ORISE). The duration of this fellowship appointment is 1-3 years. The stipend depends on grades and qualifications and follows those stated in federal salary tables (GS tables). The workplace is located in Atlanta, GA. For more information on this fellowship and the division of laboratory sciences visit http://www.orau.gov/cdc/  and http://www.cdc.gov/nceh/dls/

Applications should be e-mailed to Dr. Maria Ospina (mospina@cdc.gov) by May 30, 2012. The application should include a curriculum vitae or resume with relevant course work, copy of transcripts, and two letters of recommendation (letters sent by e-mail are sufficient).