About this role
Job SummaryThis position is located in the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Office of Laboratory Systems and Response, located in Atlanta, Georgia. This announcement will close at 11:59 PM, on the day that 50 applications have been received or the closing date of the announcement, whichever comes first
QualificationsALL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS MUST BE MET BY THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. Your resume (limited to no more than 2 pages) must include detailed information as it relates to the responsibilities and specialized experience for this position. Evidence of copying and pasting directly from the vacancy announcement without clearly documenting supplemental information to describe your experience will result in an ineligible rating. This will prevent you from being considered further. Applicants must meet both the Basic Requirement and Minimum Qualifications to qualify for this position. Basic Requirement: 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. AND In order to qualify for the GS-13, you must meet the following: You must demonstrate in your resume at least one year (52 weeks) of qualifying specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal government, obtained in either the private or public sector, performing all of the following: Administering or overseeing quality assurance/quality management programs for diagnostic testing, including proficiency testing, corrective actions, and documentation Representing laboratory programs on external committees and working groups, coordinating stakeholders and contributing to policy or operational guidance Serving as a laboratory subject matter expert in review of funding and grant applications, providing technical assessment of methods, validation approaches, and resource needs Writing and explaining detailed study plans, validation data, and complex technical laboratory procedures to diverse audiences 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, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills, and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Time-in-Grade: To be eligible, current Federal employees must have served at least 52 weeks (one year) at the next lower grade level from the position/grade level(s) to which they are applying.
Major DutiesAs a Microbiologist, you will: Provide expert scientific leadership and guidance in microbiology and biological select agents and toxins (BSAT). Lead and oversee complex studies, method development, and laboratory preparedness activities. Analyze scientific data to resolve complex public health and laboratory issues. Coordinate scientific collaborations and represent the agency with federal, state, and external partners. Develop strategies to meet short and long-range goals for the applicable program and assure that strategies reflect most promising directions in research, preventive, and clinical approaches as it relates to the scientific area, including research with Select Agents. Support containment laboratory safety, procedures, and response documentation. Prepare and communicate scientific findings, reports, and recommendations.