Fellowship: High-Res Mass Spec for Chemical Threats

Oak Ridge Associated Universities; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta, GA, offers an ORISE research fellowship in the Emergency Response Branch. You will engage in sample preparation, mass spectrometry analysis, and data processing to detect chemical exposure biomarkers using LC-MS platforms, and will contribute to scientific reporting.

A master's or doctoral degree in chemistry, biology, or related fields is required; a doctoral degree is preferred, with a strong emphasis on MS and chromatography

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in chemistry, biology, or related science; degree received within past five years or anticipated by 12/31/2026.
• Doctoral degree preferred, but master's with relevant experience may be considered.
• Stellar in mass spectrometry and chromatography-based biomarker detection methods.

Responsibilities

• Activities include sample preparation for human serum, plasma, and urine; analysis by mass spectrometry; data processing and evaluation using advanced software; and presentation of results.
• Gain experience communicating scientific findings through data summaries, reports, and presentations.

Skills

High-resolution MS

Sample preparation

Liquid chromatography

Communication skills

MS software proficiency

Education

Master's or PhD in Chemistry/Biology or related field

Job description

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta, GA, offers an ORISE research fellowship in the Emergency Response Branch. You will engage in sample preparation, mass spectrometry analysis, and data processing to detect chemical exposure biomarkers using LC-MS platforms, and will contribute to scientific reporting.

A master's or doctoral degree in chemistry, biology, or related fields is required; a doctoral degree is preferred, with a strong emphasis on MS and chromatography