Microbiologist at Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

About the Position

Microbiologist at Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

This position is located in the Department of Health and Human Services, National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.

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Responsibilities

As a Microbiologist, you will:

• Perform microbiology and related fields support work in various scientific and public health areas associated with numerous microorganisms and biological agents.
• Calibrate and operate laboratory instruments necessary for specialized tests, analyses, and standard procedures.
• Analyze laboratory data, evaluate experimental findings, and repeat or modify experiments to resolve discrepancies or validate results.
• Ensure proper collection of data and conduct experiments and studies, making adjustments in methods and procedures as appropriate.
• Prepare scientific reports, technical documentation, and laboratory records to support research findings, surveillance activities, and public health decision-making.

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Requirements

Basic Qualifications:

• A degree in microbiology; or biology, chemistry, or basic medical science that included at least 20 semester hours in microbiology and other subjects related to the study of microorganisms, and 20 semester hours in the physical and mathematical sciences combining coursework in organic chemistry or biochemistry, physics, and college algebra, or their equivalent.
• OR a combination of education and experience: Courses equivalent to a major, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.

Minimum Qualifications:

• One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service performing at least ALL of the following:
  • Conducting laboratory studies focused on vector-borne diseases, with emphasis on pathogens transmitted by arthropod (ticks, fleas, and insect) vectors.
  • Performing scientific testing and laboratory analyses to detect and identify infectious microorganisms associated with vector-borne diseases.
  • Applying laboratory techniques and research methods to support the detection, identification, and study of infectious agents transmitted by arthropod (ticks, fleas, and insect) vectors.

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We Offer

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent.

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About the Company

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is a leading national public health institute in the United States. CDC works 24/7 to protect America from health, safety, and security threats, both foreign and in the U.S. Whether disease starts at home or abroad, are chronic or acute, curable or preventable, human error or deliberate attack, CDC responds to America’s most pressing health threats. CDC is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, but has experts located throughout the United States and the world.