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Overview
DLH Corp seeks Chemists to work in the Division 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.
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.
Develop, implement, and troubleshoot comprehensive quantitative analysis methods
Apply knowledge and skills 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
Participate in preparation of oral and written presentations of
Assist in reviewing, updating, and maintaining 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 one year laboratory experience.
MS degree in chemistry, physical sciences, life sciences, or engineering with relevant laboratory experience while earning degree.
Experience in chemical and analytical laboratory work
Knowledge of analytic chemistry techniques such as mass spectrometry, gas chromatography, solid phase microextraction, handling/processing of biologic samples, statistical analysis, data review and management.
Strong communication skills and ability to work as part of a team
Have a detailed-oriented approach to all work
Ability to obtain and maintain CDC Clearance.
Benefits
DLH Corp offers our employees an excellent benefits package including - Personal Time Off (PTO), medical, dental, vision, supplemental life with AD&D, short and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, parental leave, legal services and more. We want our employees to save for their future, therefore we offer a 401(k) Retirement Plan, which includes a matching component. DLH is dedicated to your career development, providing training to help drive success, with access to our best-in-class e-Learning suite for formal and informal learning, professional and technical certification preparation, and education assistance at accredited institutions.
EEO
Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and Veterans are encouraged to apply. DLH Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
DLH will provide a reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities and disabled Veterans who need assistance to apply.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
Industries
Technology, Information and Internet
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