Lead Research Microbiologist - Telework Eligible

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Atlanta (GA)

Remote

USD 156,000 - 197,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta, GA, seeks a Supervisory Research Microbiologist to lead major, multi-phase microbiology research projects and provide senior scientific direction.

You will review experimental protocols, develop new methods, evaluate extramural research, prepare publications, and represent the agency on scientific committees; telework eligibility is available. The role requires strategic leadership and collaboration across disciplines.

Qualifications

Foreign education credentials must be evaluated by a private organization and deemed equivalent to U.S. education or full credit given by a U.S. accredited institution.
Applications can be accepted from students who expect to complete qualifying education within 9 months from the date of application.

Responsibilities

Conceives and directs major, multi-phase basic and applied research in a microbiological specialty area.
Reviews experimental protocols, advises on operational aspects of studies, and interprets final results.
Develops new and innovative research methods to address highly complex fundamental issues.
Evaluates extramural research projects and recommends revisions, continuations or terminations; prepares publications and presentations; represents the agency on scientific committees.