Job opening: Specimen Controller (Forensic)
Salary: $50 326 - 65 425 per year
Published at: Oct 15 2024
Employment Type: Full-time
About the Position: Serves as a Specimen Controller assigned to the Forensic Toxicology Drug Testing Laboratory, an organization providing support for the overall substance abuse program for the United States Army and Department of Defense.
Position is being filled at the GS-06 target GS-07 level. Duties described reflect the full performance GS-07 level. Duties will be performed in a developmental capacity under close supervision.
Duties
Performs mutual quality control checks on the work of fellow Specimen Controllers on a daily basis.
Responsible for performance of technical and administrative support functions necessary for successful unit mission accomplishment.
Performs a wide variety of detail-oriented technical and administrative duties in a narrow specialty area of a scientific field.
Uses a computer in support of specimen accessioning and handling.
Functions include but are not limited to specimen handling and storing, laboratory operations, administrative and logistical support.
Requirements
- Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
- Laboratory and individual certifications are a requirement of the forensic laboratory. Certification will be based on demonstrated proficiency/competency in the task and understanding of task-related scientific and forensic bases.
- This position requires the incumbent to frequently lift and carry items weighing up to 15 pounds.
Qualifications
Who May Apply: US Citizens
In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.
Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes 1) Utilizing a computer to record, store, and retrieve medical information; 2) Sending customer inquiries to the appropriate personnel; AND 3) Taking inventory of specified items to ensure accuracy of reports. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-05).
You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:
ChemistryCommunicationsTechnical Competence
Education
Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone -- no substitution of education for experience is permitted.
Contacts
- Address M1-W6F215 US ARMY MEDICAL ACTIVITY
DO NOT MAIL
Fort Meade, MD 20755
US
- Name: Army Applicant Help Desk
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