Viral Protein Analysis Method Developer

Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta, Georgia offers a research opportunity administered by ORISE. The Clinical Chemistry Branch conducts work to detect, diagnose, treat, and prevent chronic and infectious diseases, including vaccine-related research. The appointment is full-time and based in Atlanta, GA.

Details include a rolling review, a one-year initial appointment with possible renewal, and stipend support. Citizenship: U.S. citizens only.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or has completed a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or Life Sciences.
• GPA minimum 3.0 as stated in eligibility.
• U.S. citizenship required for this opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Gain experience supporting detection, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases.
• Develop methods to measure viral proteins for vaccine quality.
• Learn sample preparation using automated instrumentation.
• Gain mass-spectrometry–based data analysis experience.
• Collaborate with CDC influenza researchers, vaccine manufacturers, and regulatory agencies.

Skills

Lab experience

Undergrad research

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry / Life Sciences

Job description

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta, Georgia offers a research opportunity administered by ORISE. The Clinical Chemistry Branch conducts work to detect, diagnose, treat, and prevent chronic and infectious diseases, including vaccine-related research. The appointment is full-time and based in Atlanta, GA.

Details include a rolling review, a one-year initial appointment with possible renewal, and stipend support. Citizenship: U.S. citizens only.