CDC ORISE FELLOWSHIP-IMMEDIATE NEED

Research Fellowship Positions – Immediate Need

The Nutritional Biomarkers Branch, which is part of the Division of Laboratory Sciences at the National Center for Environmental Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, is currently seeking recent BS level graduates for laboratory research fellowships in Atlanta, Georgia. 

The Nutritional Biomarkers Branch quantifies various nutrients and bioactive dietary components in blood products and urine using advanced analytical chemistry methods in state-of-the-art laboratory facilities (http://www.cdc.gov/nutritionreport/). 

Candidates should hold a chemistry or biochemistry degree and preferably have experience in liquid chromatography, mass spectrometry, and handling/processing of human biological samples.

Fellowships are offered through the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) Research Participation Program. The ORISE Research Participation Programs at the CDC are designed to provide a flow of scientists and engineers into the CDC to participate in current research and development activities, studies and technical projects. To be eligible the applicant must have received his/her bachelor’s degree in chemistry (or an appropriate science or engineering discipline) within the last five years, or must expect to complete all requirements for such a degree prior to starting the fellowship. The fellowship will be for one (1) year with the possibility of extension for up to three (3) years. The fellowship is a paid, full-time position. Additional details regarding the ORISE Research Participation Program and eligibility requirements can be found at:

http://orise.orau.gov/cdc/

If interested, please submit your resume and a letter of intent to Ms. Linda Leake (lleake@cdc.gov; Subject: CDC/ORISE opportunity - Nutritional Biomarkers Branch).