Health Scientist in Atlanta, Georgia

Summary This detail opportunity is the temporary assignment of an employee to a different position or set of duties for a specified period when the employee is expected to return to his/her regular duties at the end of the assignment. A temporary promotion may be available. Contractors are not eligible to apply. Duration of Detail: 120 days Responsibilities As Health Scientist, you will: Advise Division of Environmental Health Science and Practice (DEHSP) scientists on scientific research quality, integrity and ethical standard. Review and clear document, project, research protocol, and publication. Review and clear projects for both scientific merit and regulatory compliance with Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and Institutional Review Board (IRB). Collaborate with leadership and scientists across the organization and other Centers to coordinate science, strategies, and processes related to Moving Forward and research of common interest to DEHSP mission. Requirements Conditions of Employment US Citizenship is required. Background Investigation may be required. Travel, transportation, and moving expenses will be paid: No Current Bargaining Unit status will be maintained. Drug Screening Required: No Research position: No Supervisory position: No All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. Public Trust/Moderate Background Investigation (5) may or may not be required. Yes Medical Requirements: No Work locations (i.e., BSL-3 laboratory): No Language requirements (i.e., bilingual): No In accordance with Executive Order 12564 of September 15, 1986, The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is A Drug-Free Federal Workplace. This position may require a Drug Test and be subject to Random Drug Testing. The position may require the submission of a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment and be subject to reasonable suspicion and post-accident drug testing upon hiring. If required to submit to urinalysis, the appointment to the position will be contingent upon a negative test result. Qualifications Desired Qualification Requirements/Experience: Scientific principles, concepts, methods, and techniques to analyze, evaluate data. Knowledge of a diverse range of scientific standards, policies, regulations, administrative laws, rules, and precedents applicable to the administration of public health programs. Knowledge of the principles in protecting human research subjects; familiarity or experience with common human subjects’ protections issues such as informed consent, privacy, subject selection, and health equity. Applicants must currently occupy a full-time Career or Career Conditional competitive service position within CDC/ATSDR or an Excepted Service position under the Schedule A, Schedule B, or Veterans Recruitment Appointment Authority within the CDC/ATSDR or Commissioned Corps equivalent, unless otherwise specified in the Announcement. 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 Bachelor’s or graduate/higher level degree: major study in an academic field related to the medical field, health sciences or allied sciences appropriate to the work of the position. This degree must be from an educational program from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained. Additional Information This announcement is intended for applicants in the 0601 series at the GS-13 and GS-14 grade level and Commissioned Corps equivalent. Additional selections may be made within the same geographical location CDC/ATSDR-wide. If you are unable to apply online, please contact the CDC Helpdesk by phone (770) 488-1725 or email [email protected]. Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply online. Applying online, through your USAJOBS account, will expedite the application process and allow you to check your application. If you utilize the Alternate Application method, your USAJOBS account will not display this application or status updates related to this application.