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Public Notice For Direct Hire (Stem) - Research Biologist

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | Philadelphia, PA

Posted Date 6/28/2024
Description As a global leader in public health & health promotion, CDC is the agency Americans trust with their lives. In addition to our everyday work, each CDC employee has a role in supporting public health emergency management, whether through temporary assignments to emergency responses or sustaining other CDC programs and activities while colleagues respond. Join our team to use your talent, training, & passion to help CDC continue as the world's premier public health organization. Visit www.cdc.gov The CDC utilizes Direct/Expedited Hire Authorities to fill vacancies in a variety of occupations. This vacancy is a REPOSITORY of applications. Duties and responsibilities vary and may increase according to the grade level of the position. Applications may be periodically referred to hiring managers both during the open period and after the closing date. Because of the large number of applications anticipated, applicants' status will not be updated.

This public notice will be used to fill the positions listed below at multiple locations.
  • Research Biologist: Grades GS-11 through GS-15
Applicant Expiration: Applications will expire 4 months after submission/resubmission. To remain eligible for consideration, reapplying is required.

Duties may include but are not limited to:
  • Develop, refine, standardize, and conduct in vivo and in vitro coagulation and platelet studies for research and clinical purposes.
  • Develop and implement the use of protocols for performance of tests and evaluation of results.
  • Conduct quality control procedures on equipment, reagents, and products by designing and implementing instrument, reagent, and product check systems.
  • Evaluate results and implement corrective actions when indicated.
  • Provide laboratory testing for studies using existing protocols.
  • Perform experiments in accordance with approved methods and procedures.
Basic Qualifications:

  1. Degree: biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position.

    or

  2. Combination of education and experience: Courses equivalent to a major, as shown above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.

Minimum Qualifications:

To qualify at the GS-11 grade level, you must have at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 grade level, which must include the following experience: designing and developing models to capture and display environmental variables; and preparing and conducting analytical studies to validate a model's capabilities to detect, monitor and accurately measure scientific solutions.

OR have completed a Master's or equivalent graduate degree in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position from an accredited college or university.

OR have a combination of education and specialized experience that together meets 100% of the qualification requirement for this position.

To qualify at the GS-12 grade level, you must have at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level, which must include the following experience in a clinical or research laboratory performing and interpreting biochemical and molecular genetic tests in coagulation; experience with automated genotyping instruments; and reviewing, analyzing and troubleshooting testing problems.

OR have completed a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position from an accredited college or university.

OR have a combination of education and specialized experience that together meets 100% of the qualification requirement for this position.

To qualify at the GS-13 grade level, you must have at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 grade level, which must include the following experience: designing and conducting laboratory and field research studies related to Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in simulated/laboratory settings or occupational workplaces; conducting analysis of research data; and preparing technical reports and manuscripts for publication and presentation.

To qualify at the GS-14 grade level, you must have at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-13 grade level, which must include the following experience: developing, determining, and applying appropriate methods or tests to perform diagnostics and research projects; developing and demonstrating assay performance; and designing experiments in response to needs for data in specific scientific, technical or health effects areas.

To qualify at the GS-15 grade level, you must have at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-14 grade level, which must include the following experience: planning, conducting, and directing all laboratory support and research activities; providing consultations in progress of work and interpretation of results; and conducting investigations on research projects conducted by other scientists.

For research positions, an evaluation of the scientific contributions, recognition and professional standing of the researcher as they relate to the position being filled will be made to determine qualifications. Candidates should include all pertinent information regarding their research accomplishments, e.g. list of publications and presentations.

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.

Promotion potential: Positions filled under this vacancy may be subject to the peer review process which may result in promotion potential. Promotion to the next grade level is not guaranteed and no promise of promotion is implied.A copy of your transcripts or equivalent documentation is required for positions with an education requirement, or if you are qualifying based on education or a combination of education and experience. An official transcript will be required if you are selected.

A college or university degree generally must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools which meet these criteria, please refer to Department of Education Accreditation page.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. For more information, visit https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

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