Supervisory Research Microbiologist

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention • Atlanta, GA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is located in the Department of Health and Human Services, National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. This announcement will close at 11:59 PM, on the day that 100 applications have been received or on the closing date, whichever is first.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY
As a Supervisory Research Microbiologist, you will:
Conceives and directs major, multi-phase basic and applied research in a microbiological specialty area. Reviews experimental protocols, advises on the operational aspects of the studies and is responsible for review, appraisal and interpretation of final experimental results. Develops new and innovative research methods to attack highly complex fundamental issues. Evaluates extramural research projects and recommends revisions, continuations or terminations as necessary. Prepares publications and presentations. Represents the agency on scientific committees.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship required
• Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service - http://www.sss.gov
• Suitable for federal employment
• Meet time in grade restrictions by the closing date of the announcement
• Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication.
• All information concerning qualifications is subject to investigation.
• All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date.
• A financial disclosure statement may be required.
• Degree: 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 course work in organic chemistry or biochemistry, physics, and college algebra, or their equivalent.
• OR Combination of education and experience: courses equivalent to a major in microbiology, biology, chemistry, or basic medical science that included courses as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.
• Graduate Education: Microbiology, or specific area of study such as bacteriology, virology, mycology, algology, protozoology, parasitology, immunology, serology, microbial genetics, or soil microbiology; or specific applied fields of microbiology such as clinical and public health microbiology, food technology, production processes, industrial fermentation, pollution, etc.
• Graduate study in related fields such as experimental pathology, infectious diseases, epidemiology, biochemistry, animal or plant physiology, genetics, plant pathology, and insect disease control, may also be pertinent, provided it has direct application to microbiological work.
• Except where the course work deals with a limited and specific segment of the science, where it might be limited in usefulness, most of the work, including the development and use of microbiological methods, procedures, and techniques, is qualifying.
• In interpreting the substantive value of the course work, credit may be given for courses in related fields, depending on the degree to which the courses are related to micro-biological work.
• Alternate requirement: For GS-14 clinical and public health microbiology positions, certification by the American Board of Medical Microbiology/American Board of Medical Laboratory Immunology, or election to Fellowship in the American Academy of Microbiology fully meets the experience requirement for such positions.
• One year of specialized experience to perform successfully the duties of the position. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service performing ALL of the following: Conducting or leading basic and applied microbiological research projects related to viral pathogens, preferably poliovirus or other picornaviruses, including developing research approaches, analyzing findings, and supporting solutions to public health or safety challenges.
• Evaluating scientific literature, research data, and emerging developments from multiple disciplines and sources to support research planning, program priorities, and evidence-based recommendations.
• Providing technical guidance and consultation on research studies or scientific projects, including reviewing study protocols, advising on methodology and operational considerations, and interpreting research results.
• Assessing intramural or extramural research activities to determine scientific quality, progress, and alignment with organizational objectives, including recommending modifications or continuation of research efforts and providing supervisory leadership for staff and operations.
• Preparing scientific reports, publications, presentations, or briefing materials and representing an organization on scientific workgroups, committees, or interagency collaborations related to microbiology or public health research.
• Documenting experience: IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.
• Qualifications are based on breadth/level of experience.
• In addition to describing duties performed, applicants must provide the exact dates of each period of employment (from MM/YY to MM/YY) and the number of hours worked per week if part time.
• As qualification determinations cannot be made when resumes do not include the required information, failure to provide this information may result in disqualification.
• Applicants are encouraged to use the USAJOBS Resume Builder to develop their federal resume.
• Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational application questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.
• In accordance with Office of Personnel Management policy, federal employees are assumed to have gained experience by performing duties and responsibilities appropriate for their official series and grade level as described in their position description.
• Experience that would not normally be part of the employee's position is creditable, however, when documented by satisfactory evidence, such as a signed memorandum from the employee's supervisor or an SF-50 or SF-52 documenting an official detail or other official assignment.
• The documentation must indicate whether the duties were performed full time or, if part time, the "percentage of times" the other duties were performed.
• It is expected that this documentation is included in the employee's official personnel record.
• In order to receive credit for experience in your resume that is not within the official series and grade level of your official position, you must provide a copy of the appropriate documentation of such experience as indicated above.
• Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through national Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; community; student; social).
• Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to gain employment.
• You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
• If such experience is on a part-time basis, you must provide the average number of hours worked per week as well as the beginning and ending dates of the experience so it can be fully credited.
• If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.
• For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov .
• Note: Applications can be accepted from students who expect to complete qualifying education within 9 months from the date of application.
• Education was completed successfully before the applicant can be appointed.

Nice To Haves

• Degree: 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 course work in organic chemistry or biochemistry, physics, and college algebra, or their equivalent.
• Combination of education and experience: courses equivalent to a major in microbiology, biology, chemistry, or basic medical science that included courses as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.
• Graduate Education: Microbiology, or specific area of study such as bacteriology, virology, mycology, algology, protozoology, parasitology, immunology, serology, microbial genetics, or soil microbiology; or specific applied fields of microbiology such as clinical and public health microbiology, food technology, production processes, industrial fermentation, pollution, etc.
• Graduate study in related fields such as experimental pathology, infectious diseases, epidemiology, biochemistry, animal or plant physiology, genetics, plant pathology, and insect disease control, may also be pertinent, provided it has direct application to microbiological work.
• Except where the course work deals with a limited and specific segment of the science, where it might be limited in usefulness, most of the work, including the development and use of microbiological methods, procedures, and techniques, is qualifying.
• In interpreting the substantive value of the course work, credit may be given for courses in related fields, depending on the degree to which the courses are related to micro-biological work.
• Alternate requirement: For GS-14 clinical and public health microbiology positions, certification by the American Board of Medical Microbiology/American Board of Medical Laboratory Immunology, or election to Fellowship in the American Academy of Microbiology fully meets the experience requirement for such positions.

Responsibilities

• Conceives and directs major, multi-phase basic and applied research in a microbiological specialty area.
• Reviews experimental protocols, advises on the operational aspects of the studies and is responsible for review, appraisal and interpretation of final experimental results.
• Develops new and innovative research methods to attack highly complex fundamental issues.
• Evaluates extramural research projects and recommends revisions, continuations or terminations as necessary.
• Prepares publications and presentations.
• Represents the agency on scientific committees.
• Conducting or leading basic and applied microbiological research projects related to viral pathogens, preferably poliovirus or other picornaviruses, including developing research approaches, analyzing findings, and supporting solutions to public health or safety challenges.
• Evaluating scientific literature, research data, and emerging developments from multiple disciplines and sources to support research planning, program priorities, and evidence-based recommendations.
• Providing technical guidance and consultation on research studies or scientific projects, including reviewing study protocols, advising on methodology and operational considerations, and interpreting research results.
• Assessing intramural or extramural research activities to determine scientific quality, progress, and alignment with organizational objectives, including recommending modifications or continuation of research efforts and providing supervisory leadership for staff and operations.
• Preparing scientific reports, publications, presentations, or briefing materials and representing an organization on scientific workgroups, committees, or interagency collaborations related to microbiology or public health research.

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
• Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior