About This Role
This Physical Scientist role focuses on forensic chemistry within the Confirmation Section of the Forensic Toxicology Drug Testing Laboratory (FTDTL) at Fort Meade, MD. The position supports the Department of Defense Drug Control Program and involves laboratory duties related to drug confirmation in urine specimens.
Responsibilities
- Perform forensic laboratory duties under guidance (GS-9)
- Perform forensic laboratory duties (GS-11)
- Extract, derivatize, and analyze specimens by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC MS) or liquid chromatography-triple quadrupole mass spectrometry (LC MS/MS) to confirm the presence of drugs in urine specimens
Requirements
- US Citizen
- Bachelor's degree (or higher) in physical science, engineering, or mathematics that included 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science such as mechanics, dynamics, properties of materials, and electronics (GS-9/11)
- OR Combination of Education and Experience: Courses equivalent to one of the majors above, including at least 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science, plus appropriate experience or additional education (GS-9/11)
- One year of specialized experience performing forensic laboratory duties, including extraction, derivatization, and analysis by GC MS or LC MS/MS to confirm drugs in urine specimens (GS-9)
- OR Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education in biological science, life science, physical science, chemistry or mathematics (GS-9)
- OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100% (GS-9)
- One year of specialized experience performing forensic laboratory duties, including extraction, derivatization, and analysis by GC MS or LC MS/MS to confirm drugs in urine specimens (GS-11)
- OR Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education in biological science, life science, physical science, chemistry or mathematics (GS-11)
- OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100% (GS-11)
- Forensic Toxicology Drug Testing Laboratory (FTDTL) Certification through Ft Meade (GS-11)
Important Details
- This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for STEM Positions, Cyber Security & Related position, to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.
About the Company
The Forensic Toxicology Drug Testing Laboratory (FTDTL) supports the Department of Defense Drug Control Program.
