Chemist

Battelle•Atlanta, GA

5h•Onsite

About The Position

Battelle is seeking a Chemist to work full time in the Clinical Chemistry Branch (CCB) within DLS. As part of the DLS mission, the CCB develops and improves methods for assessing disease status associated with and the risk for selected chronic diseases, including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and hormonal disorders. The Branch serves as a reference laboratory for these measurements by providing standards that are used as accuracy points by other laboratories around the world. Selected staff members are needed to fill program requirements to assist with methods to improve diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases. The selected applicant will have to obtain and maintain a CDC security clearance and will work on-site at the CDC Chamblee campus in Atlanta, Georgia.

Requirements

BS in Chemistry or Biochemistry or related scientific field with 2-5 years relevant experience or equivalent
Technical knowledge and experience with analytical procedures and instrumentation such as chromatography, mass spectrometry, and automation.
High level of skill using Microsoft Office products such as Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook.
Good problem-solving, communication and writing skills.
Ability to further develop existing planning and management skills as needed.
Good teamwork with internal and external collaborators.
Must be U.S. Citizen

Responsibilities

Assist in developing and validating metrological reference methods.
Application and optimization of existing reference methods for lipids (i.e., total cholesterol, total glycerides, HDL-cholesterol).
Sample preparation using automation equipment.
Analysis of samples by mass spectrometry, ultracentrifugation, and spectrophotometry.
Operation and maintenance of analytical equipment to include instrument operation, problem solving and maintenance activities.
Evaluation of laboratory data to assess the analytical quality of the reference method as well as other routine clinical laboratory methods.
Application of different statistical methods and creation of software codes (R, Excel macros) as needed.
Draft technical communications documents including protocols, reports, project updates, presentations and CLIA and ISO documents.
Conduct all activities in line with relevant ISO, CLIA and DLS guidelines and create and maintain relevant ISO documents.
Conduct all activities with minimal guidance or assistance by CDC project leads.
Adhere to the universal precautions regarding the handling of biological samples and biological waste.
Adhere to CDC/NCEH/DLS, ISO and CLIA 88 guidelines regarding laboratory protocols and quality control.
Adhere to the CDC/NCEH/DLS policy of treating all data as confidential.
Adhere to the CDC/NCEH/DLS and Battelle policy of laboratory safety and security.