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Duties

As a Microbiologist you will: Perform various techniques to rapidly identify and characterize microbiological agents that cause a number of diseases Modify standard study methods and requirements, practices, or techniques or existing guide to address current and evolving problems or issues Identify methods and procedures to collect data, and conduct experiments and studies, making adjustments in methods and procedures as appropriate during the course of the studies or experiments Prepare reports on scientific investigations, studies and projects Calibrate and operate laboratory instruments that are necessary to independently perform tests, analyses and other procedures in conducting experiments and studies Prepare and deliver written and oral reports to a variety of individuals and groups in both informal and formal settings Prepare results for publication in a variety of journals, monographs, etc.

Requirements

Qualifications

All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. Basic Qualifications: A. 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 B. 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. Minimum Qualifications: 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: performing scientific work involving studies of the characteristics of viruses, virus-host interactions utilizing animal model systems, and effectiveness of potential medical countermeasures. 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.

Education

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.

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/.

Contacts

• Address NCEZID-DHPP -POXVIRUS AND RABIES BRANCH 1600 Clifton Road NE. Atlanta, GA 30333 US
• Name: CDC HELPDESK
• Phone: (770) 488-1725
• Email: [email protected]