CDC Fellowship Position

CDC Foundation Fellowship Position

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

National Center for Environmental Health

Division of Laboratory Sciences

The Clinical Chemistry Branch (CCB) at the National Center for Environmental Health, CDC, develops and improves methods for assessing disease status associated with and the risk for selected chronic diseases, including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and hormonal disorders. Part of the work involves hormone steroid measurement in the U.S. population using the state-of-the art instrumentation such as LC-MS/MS and automated liquid handling system.

The candidate should have a Bachelor degree in Chemistry or equivalent (Minimum GPA: 3.0) with extensive laboratory experience.  The following skills are desired:

·         Experience with HPLC and MS instrumentation.

·         Excellent analytical and quantitative skills.

This fellowship will provide the opportunity to obtain hands-on experiences in measuring steroid hormones, in working in a CLIA regulated work environment, in research using state-of-the-art laboratory equipment and to learn more about public health activities.

This fellowship will be administered through the CDC Foundation (visit www.cdcfoundation.org for further information), and no visa sponsorship is provided for this position. The duration of this fellowship appointment is 1 year. The stipend depends on grade and qualification and follows those stated in federal salary tables (GS tables). The workplace is located in Atlanta, GA.

Applications should be sent to Dr. Yuesong Wang (YWang6@cdc.gov) by Dec 15, 2012. The application should include a curriculum vitae or resume, official transcripts, current pay stub or salary on letterhead (if applicable) and two recommendation letters (letters sent by email are sufficient).

Yuesong Wang, Ph. D.

Research Chemist

Clinical Chemistry Branch

Division of Laboratory Sciences
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

4770 Buford Highway NE, MS F25, Atlanta, GA 30341

For further information about the Division of Laboratory Sciences visit

http://www.cdc.gov/nceh/dls/