Laboratory Leadership Service (LLS)

Protecting the public’s health and the safety is a coordinated effort. It takes experts from a range of health and science disciplines working together to address the public health threats we face in our communities and country at-large. Laboratory scientists are a critical link in this chain. The LLS program gives PhD laboratory scientists a unique opportunity to go beyond the bench for guided instruction and hands-on problem-solving alongside the elite corps of public health professionals that protect America’s health and safety 24/7. 

  

The LLS fellowship provides a one-of-a-kind training experience for laboratory scientists who are ready to apply their expertise inside and outside of the lab, preparing them to be the next generation of public health laboratory leaders working to protect public health. Fellows conduct cutting-edge research, support rapid response to disasters and disease outbreaks, help investigate emerging health threats, and enhance the laboratory systems and practices that are essential for public health. LLS seeks laboratory scientists looking to take their careers to the next level while doing work that delivers real benefits to communities across the country. 

  

LLS fellows are CDC Disease Detectives who train with Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS) partners and subject matter experts across the public health workforce. LLS provides service-based training opportunities and experiential learning projects that focus on applied laboratory science, quality, and safety while emphasizing leadership and advanced communication skill-building.  

  

To be eligible for LLS, you must have: 

  

Contact the LLS program if you have any questions regarding eligibility.