Chemist II

The CDC Foundation helps the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) save and improve lives by unleashing the power of collaboration between CDC, philanthropies, corporations, organizations and individuals to protect the health, safety and security of America and the world. The CDC Foundation is the go-to nonprofit authorized by Congress to mobilize philanthropic partners and private-sector resources to support CDC’s critical health protection mission. Since 1995, the CDC Foundation has raised over $1.9 billion and launched more than 1,300 programs impacting a variety of health threats from chronic disease conditions including cardiovascular disease and cancer, to infectious diseases like rotavirus and HIV, to emergency responses, including COVID-19 and Ebola. The CDC Foundation managed hundreds of programs in the United States and in more than 90 countries last year. Visit www.cdcfoundation.org for more information.  

Position Highlights:

Position Title: Chemist II

Location: Onsite (Raleigh, North Carolina)

Position End Date: 3/31/2026

Salary: $65,000 plus benefits

Overview:

The CDC Foundation seeks candidates for a Chemist II supporting the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services. Under general supervision, the Chemist II will be responsible for assisting with a government based postmortem toxicology program. Duties will include working to obtain, review and analyze data and reports from fatal overdoses.

This position provides critical support to the North Carolina Office of the Chief Medical Examiner (NC OCME) through a diverse range of responsibilities. This role is primarily responsible for conducting single-analyte quantifications and performing complex assays, including multi-analyte screening and quantification. In addition to hands-on laboratory work, this position plays a pivotal role in supporting Forensic Toxicologists by assisting with research on current trends and developments in forensic toxicology.

Qualifications:

· Bachelor of Science or in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, or Forensic Science required and 5 years of relevant work experience.

· Graduate degree in forensic science, chemistry, toxicology, laboratory sciences or related field preferred and 2 years of relevant work experience.

· Highly detail-oriented with strong organizational and interpersonal skills.

· Ability to communicate in a positive and professional manner.

· Ability to prioritize activities when under tight deadlines.

· Strong technical and analytical skills should include spreadsheet management and database management.

· Demonstrated ability to work well independently and within teams.

· Knowledge of the principles, practice, and current developments in the field of analytical toxicology.

· Demonstrated experience in independently performing and recording complex standardized laboratory tests, procedures and data analysis.

· Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SmartSheets, Teams and Zoom.

Responsibilities:

· Receive, track, and store body fluids, tissue, and other substances for testing in the forensic laboratory setting.

· Assists with forensic testing using GC-MS, LC-MS/MS, and related instrumentation.

· Maintains a secure chain-of-custody of biological evidence.

· Contributes to maintenance of supplies and inventory, including the preparation of buffers and standards as requested.

· Supports laboratory data analysis, in an effort to identify trends, anomalies and other indicators.

Special Notes:

This role is involved in a dynamic public health program. As such, roles and responsibilities are subject to change as situations evolve. Roles and responsibilities listed above may be expanded upon or updated to match priorities and needs, once written approval is received by both the CDC Foundation and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, in order to best support the State of North Carolina in their public health programming.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, mental or physical disabilities, veteran status, and all other characteristics protected by law.

We comply with all applicable laws including E.O. 11246 and the Vietnam Era Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 governing employment practices and do not discriminate on the basis of any unlawful criteria in accordance with 41 C.F.R. §§ 60-300.5(a)(12) and 60-741.5(a)(7). As a federal government contractor, we take affirmative action on behalf of protected veterans.

The CDC Foundation is a smoke-free environment.

Relocation expenses are not included.