{"id":1912,"date":"2014-02-27T16:26:05","date_gmt":"2014-02-28T00:26:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/erlenmeyer\/?p=1912"},"modified":"2014-02-27T16:26:05","modified_gmt":"2014-02-28T00:26:05","slug":"cdc-orise-fellowship","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/erlenmeyer\/2014\/02\/27\/cdc-orise-fellowship\/","title":{"rendered":"CDC ORISE Fellowship"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Protein Biomarker- Lipid Reference Laboratory at the National Center for Environmental<br \/>\nHealth, CDC is performing research in the areas of human biomonitoring and chronic disease<br \/>\nbiomarkers. This research involves the development of analytical methods to measure<br \/>\nbiomarkers such as steroid hormones, lipids, and trans-fatty acids, which have been linked with<br \/>\nchronic disease. Information obtained from this research will be used to determine the extent of<br \/>\nexposure in the population as well as to identify normal ranges for chronic disease biomarkers.<br \/>\nFinding will be used to help to identify population subgroups with increased exposure or risk,<br \/>\nand to assess possible associations between exposure, risk, and health effects.<br \/>\nThe research involves activities such as sample preparation using automated equipment, analysis<br \/>\nof samples by mass spectrometry, data processing and analysis, and presentation of results. The<br \/>\ncandidate will perform these tasks in compliance with CDC and CLIA policies and regulations,<br \/>\nwhich requires record keeping activities and performing administrative tasks.<br \/>\nThis fellowship will provide the opportunity to obtain hands-on experience in human exposure<br \/>\nresearch as well as laboratory medicine, using state-of-the-art laboratory equipment and<br \/>\nprocedures, working in a CLIA regulated environment, and in biomonitoring related public<br \/>\nhealth activities.<br \/>\nWe are seeking multiple candidates at the Ph.D., M.S., and B.S. levels with a degree in science<br \/>\n(Minimum GPA: 3.0) and experience in chemical and analytical laboratory work.<br \/>\nAt the Ph.D. level, the following skills are desired:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The ability to conceive, organize and carry out basic and applied research directed towards expanding scientific knowledge and understanding of human measurements of lipids and\/or chemistry principles associated with clinical measurements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>The aptitude to review scientific literature, formulate research plans, conduct laboratory experiments, interpret and evaluate results and other findings, and write reports describing the results and conclusions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Experience with HPLC, GC, and MS instrumentation required.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>The skill to provide technical direction for professional and technical laboratory personnel detailed to assist in accomplishing specifically designated program activities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>At the M.S. level, the following skills are desired:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The ability to organize and carry out basic and applied research directed towards expanding scientific knowledge and understanding of human measurements of lipids and\/or chemistry principles associated with clinical measurements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>The aptitude to review scientific literature, formulate research plans, conduct laboratory experiments, interpret and evaluate results and other findings, and write reports describing the results and conclusions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Experience with HPLC, GC, and MS instrumentation required.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>At the B.S. level, the following skills are desired:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Experience conducting routine laboratory tasks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>HPLC, GC, and MS instrumentation experience.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Good communication skills.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This fellowship is administered through the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (visit<br \/>\nhttp:\/\/orise.orau.gov\/cdc\/ for further information). The duration of this fellowship appointment<br \/>\nis up to 4 years. The stipend depends on grade and qualification and follows those described in<br \/>\nfederal salary tables (GS tables). The workplace is located in Atlanta, GA.<br \/>\nApplications should be emailed to Heather Kuiper, Ph.D. (HKuiper@cdc.gov) by March 21,<br \/>\n2014. The application should include a curriculum vitae or resume, copy of transcripts, current<br \/>\npay stub or salary on letterhead (if applicable) and two letters of recommendation (letters by Email<br \/>\nare sufficient).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Protein Biomarker- Lipid Reference Laboratory at the National Center for Environmental Health, CDC is performing research in the areas of human biomonitoring and chronic disease biomarkers. This research involves the development of analytical methods to measure biomarkers such as steroid hormones, lipids, and trans-fatty acids, which have been linked with chronic disease. 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