Research Chemist

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention · Department of Health and Human Services

📍 Atlanta, Georgia 💰 $112556 – $146325/yr 🏠 Telework eligible

Quick Facts

Hiring Agency: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Department: Department of Health and Human Services
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Salary: $112556 – $146325/yr
Hiring Path: Fed Transition
Number of Openings: Few
Telework Eligible: Yes
Security Clearance: Other
Date Posted: 2026-09-15
Application Deadline: 2026-09-23

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Job Summary

This position is located in the Department of Health and Human Services, National Center for Environmental Health, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. This announcement will close at 11:59 PM, on the day that 80 applications have been received or the closing date of the announcement, whichever comes first.

Key Responsibilities

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY As a Research Chemist, you will use your knowledge and experience to optimize business results and customer experience by: Designing analytical methods, conducting laboratory experiments, interpreting scientific findings, and preparing technical reports to improve the accuracy and reliability of chronic disease biomarker measurements.

Directing research activities, mentoring scientific staff, establishing experimental protocols, evaluating analytical results, and ensuring laboratory quality, instrument calibration, and compliance with safety standards. Modifying analytical techniques, improving laboratory processes, preparing scientific publications and presentations, and representing the organization as a technical expert at professional meetings.

Coordinating research partnerships, developing quality assurance processes, preparing progress reports, and maintaining laboratory quality and safety.

Requirements & Education

Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.

For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov. Note: Applications can be accepted from students who expect to complete qualifying education within 9 months from the date of application. Education was completed successfully before the applicant can be appointed.

Contact

ASKOHR@hhs.gov

Frequently Asked Questions

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Department of Health and Human Services.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $112556 – $146325/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-09-23.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.