This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for STEM Positions and Cyber Security and related positions to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: Serves as a Physical Scientist in the Quality Control Section of the Forensic Toxicology Drug Testing Laboratory (FTDTL), which supports the Department of Defense Drug Control Program.

Duties

Use chemical stoichiometry to manufacture solutions utilized for the calibration and control of laboratory assays used in testing for drugs of abuse. Utilize and apply analytical and evaluative methods to ensure open and blind control samples are performing within the quantitative/qualitative parameters. Perform quality control review of all laboratory assays to ensure technical compliance with guidelines. Maintain and calibrate quality control equipment. Review scientific data to ensure open and blind control samples are used appropriately. Utilize the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) to create chain of custody forms. Create the intra-laboratory chain of custody documents necessary to certify these solutions meet technical specifications for use in testing methods.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Incumbent is required to obtain FTDTL certification in quality control (QC) functions and as a quality control laboratory certifying official (QCLCO) within 6 months of hire.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 25% or less of the time.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• One year trial/probationary period may be required.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the Education And/Or 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. Basic Requirement: Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) 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. OR Combination of Education and Experience: Courses equivalent to one of the majors, as shown in A above, that included at least 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science, plus appropriate experience or additional education. In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: To qualify based on your work experience, your resume must describe at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service which includes experience: 1) Coordinating with Laboratory sections to ensure quality control review of laboratory assays and specimen handling/processing to ensure technical compliance; 2) Performing technical duties to include preparation and monitoring of all quality control materials, reviewing and approving technical procedures, evaluating, interpreting and resolving quality control trends and shifts and supporting all new method evaluations; 3) Utilizing mathematical calculations to prepare quality control reports, resulting in statistical data on the calibrators and controls used in testing for drugs of abuse; 4) ) Creating intra-laboratory chain of custody documents necessary to certify quality control solutions meet technical specifications for use in testing methods.

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

Contacts

• Address M1-W6F215 US ARMY MEDICAL ACTIVITY DO NOT MAIL Fort Meade, MD 20755 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk