CDC Newborn Screening Fellowship

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

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11/20/2026 3:00:00 PM Eastern Time Zone

• Applications will be reviewed on a rolling-basis.

A fellowship opportunity is available in the Division of Laboratory Sciences (DLS), National Center for Environmental Health (NCEH), at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta, Georgia. Fellowship training will occur in the Division of Laboratory Science (DLS), Newborn Screening and Molecular Biology Branch (NSMBB), Partner Engagement team.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is one of the major operation components of the Department of Health and Human Services. CDC protects America from health, safety and security threats, both foreign and in the U.S. Whether diseases start at home or abroad, are chronic or acute, curable or preventable, human error or deliberate attack, CDC fights disease and supports communities and citizens to do the same.

CDC increases the health security of our nation. As the nation’s health protection agency, CDC saves lives and protects people from health threats. To accomplish its mission, CDC conducts important science and provides health information that protects our nation against expensive and dangerous health threats, and responds when these arise.

NSMBB provides states with quality control dried blood spot materials, technical assistance, and training. This support helps ensure that newborn screening to identify serious but treatable conditions remains reliable for millions of babies each year. For more information, visit:(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).-screening

NSMBB has an opportunity for an ORISE participant to be train in project development, health services research, data modernization, and engagement with partners. This fellowship will provide hands‑on experience on projects that advance newborn screening efforts. Under the guidance of public health scientists, you will help evaluate activities to improve early detection of serious conditions in newborns. Activities may include:

• Gain practical experience developing, implementing, and evaluating initiatives that support advancement of newborn screening.
• Learn to monitor project activities, document progress, and summarize project accomplishments and outcomes.
• Develop skills in planning, drafting, reviewing, and distributing informational communications for public health audiences.
• Build experience analyzing public health datasets to support program planning, evaluation, and evidence-informed decision-making.
• Strengthen professional and scientific writing skills through development of project proposals, abstracts, presentations, and reports.
• Learn strategies for developing, sustaining, and collaborating through public health partnerships.

Under the guidance of scientists and other public health staff within NSMBB, you will gain experience in:

• Developing, planning and conducting activities to advance newborn screening, including enhancing collaboration with and awareness among state public health programs, national organizations, families, and other partners.
• Reporting key findings and messages using communication best practices and data visualization techniques.
• Preparing and promoting items and publications tailored for different audiences.

The mentor for this opportunity is Marcus Gaffney (nzg9). If you have questions about the nature of the research please contact the mentor(s).

2026. Start date is flexible and will depend on a variety of factors.

The appointment will initially be for one year year, but may be renewed upon recommendation of CDC and is…