FDA Research Opportunity in Chemical Contaminants

APPLICATION DEADLINE: October 31, 2019 3:00PM ET

https://www.zintellect.com/Opportunity/Details/FDA-CFSAN-2019-0029

*Applications will be reviewed on a rolling-basis.

A research opportunity is currently available at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN), Office of Applied Research and Safety Assessment (OARSA) located in Laurel, Maryland.

The selected participant will be part of a multidisciplinary toxicology team involved in examining the detection of chemical contaminants in tobacco, food, dietary supplements and cosmetic materials. Under the guidance of a mentor, the participant will be trained in the following research activities:

• Identify and develop liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC/MS/MS) methods
• Optimize sample preparation for LC/MS/MS analysis
• Prepare samples for LC/MS/MS analysis
• Perform LC/MS/MS bioanalysis
• LC/MS/MS data processing and interpretation
• Knowledge of UPLC and GC analysis
• Learn to maintain proper documentation for all areas of study
• Calibration, repair and maintenance of laboratory equipment

Qualifications

The qualified candidate should be currently pursuing or have received a master's degree in one of the relevant fields. Degree must have been received within five years of the appointment start date.

Preferred skills:

• Familiarity in the use of LC/MS/MS and high resolution accurate mass spectrometers such as Orbitrap or Q-TOF 
• Knowledge and familiarity of UPLC and GC analysis
• Proficiency in sample preparation techniques used for elemental analysis
• Knowledgeable in set-up, troubleshooting and handling of chromatographs and spectrometers
• Knowledge and familiarity in interpretation of mass spectral data, statistics and experimental design 
• Familiarity with using Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and maintaining accurate laboratory records and notebooks
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

For a full description of this opportunity and to submit your application, visit https://www.zintellect.com/Opportunity/Details/FDA-CFSAN-2019-0029.

If you have any questions, send an email to ORISE.FDA.CFSAN@orau.org.  Please include the reference code for this opportunity (FDA-CFSAN-2019-0029) in your email.