Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Midnight Sun is looking to hire an Analytical Chemist II to work in the of Laboratory Sciences at the National Center for Environmental Health (NCEH), part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) located in Atlanta, Georgia. The CDC, a key operational arm of the Department of Health and Human Services, is dedicated to safeguarding America from health, safety, and security threats, both domestic and international. Whether the origins of diseases are local or global, chronic or acute, preventable or curable, accidental or deliberate, CDC is at the forefront of disease control, supporting communities and individuals in their efforts to combat health challenges.

The Division of Laboratory Sciences (DLS), which is located on CDC's Chamblee campus, provides crucial laboratory support to enhance the detection, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of environmental, tobacco-related, nutritional, newborn, chronic, and infectious diseases. This position is pending contract award.

Responsibilities

Selected candidates will conduct laboratory analyses to measure environmental or organic chemicals, chemical or radiologic threats, metals, toxins, nutrients, or protein, lipid, and other types of biomarkers in biological samples collected from various studies using various detection methods involving advanced analytical instrumentation such as clinical chemistry analyzers and LC- MS/MS. They may also perform laboratory-specific quality control procedures for reference measurements.

• Develop, implement, and troubleshoot comprehensive quantitative analysis methods for measuring various type of compounds in biologicals samples using a variety of MS and other platforms
• Apply knowledge and experience in biological sample handling/processing, instrument operation, maintenance, and data analysis
• Apply analytical methods to studies supported by the DLS while maintaining compliance of Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment (CLIA) standards, policies and regulations
• Conduct data analysis, evaluation, and interpretation using complex software
• Apply quality assurance and control procedures for reporting and sharing study results
• Effectively communicate and collaborate with team members
• Prepare oral and written of presentations of results
• Review, update, and maintain standardization protocols

Qualifications

BS degree in chemistry, physical sciences, life sciences, or engineering with a minimum of 30 semester hours coursework in chemistry plus at least four years of experience in an analytical chemistry laboratory.

Or

MS degree in chemistry, physical sciences, life sciences, or engineering with at least two years of experience in an analytical chemistry laboratory.

Or

PhD degree in chemistry, physical sciences, life sciences, or engineering with relevant laboratory experience while earning degree.

• Expertise in chemical and analytical laboratory work required.
• Experience in analytic chemistry using mass spectrometry, gas chromatography, solid phase microextraction, handling/processing of biologic samples, statistical analysis, data review and management.
• Thorough understanding of the principles of chromatography, mass spectrometry (MS and MS/MS) and ionization methodologies for large and small organic molecules.
• Proven experience with operation, calibration, and maintenance of MS instruments and interpretation of data.
• Strong communication skills, experience in preparing oral and written presentations and reports.
• Detail-oriented approach to all aspects of the work.
• Ability to obtain and maintain CDC Clearance.

Disclaimer:

This is not to be an exclusive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the person in this job. KIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. KIC considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, physical or mental disability, family responsibility, marital status, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran's status, gender identity, or any other legal protected status.

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Successful candidate must pass, comply, and adhere to KIC's Drug and Alcohol policy/testing requirements and may be required to pass a background and/or Motor Vehicle Records check.

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