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NIST is seeking a Critical Minerals Recovery Specialist to serve as a project scientist responsible for leading original research to develop measurement platforms that quantify the thermodynamics and kinetics of functionalized polymeric membranes and sorbents used to recover critical minerals from acidic solutions digested from electronic waste streams. This notice is issued under direct-hire authority to recruit new talent to occupations for which NIST has a severe shortage of candidates. The major duties of the Critical Minerals Recovery Specialist include: Working independently, exercising independent judgment to design specialized instrumentation, refine analytical methodologies, and evaluate polymer ligand-metal ion binding mechanisms in complex, highly acidic leachate solutions containing dissolved mono-, di-, and trivalent metal ions. Integrating membrane science, electrochemistry, and pyrometallurgy. Operating with high autonomy in technical decision-making, resolving complex separation measurement challenges and ensuring data integrity. Conducting studies on model materials. Authoring peer-reviewed publications, presenting findings, and generating foundational reference data required by industry to optimize sorbents, membranes, and separation processes. Collaborating closely with interdisciplinary teams across NIST's critical minerals portfolio, actively engaging with external contacts - including industry stakeholders, recyclers, and academic researchers - to align measurement platforms with national critical mineral supply chain priorities. Basic Requirements: Degree: physical sciences, life sciences, or engineering that included 30 semester hours in chemistry, supplemented by course work in mathematics through differential and integral calculus, and at least 6 semester hours of physics. OR Combination of education and experience -- course work equivalent to a major as shown in A above, including at least 30 semester hours in chemistry, supplemented by mathematics through differential and integral calculus, and at least 6 semester hours of physics, plus appropriate experience or additional education. IN ADDITION TO THE BASIC REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must also have 1 year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-9 (ZP-II at NIST) level. Specialized experience is defined as: (a) Experience in separations methods using polymer membranes and sorbents (b) Experience in characterization methods for ion containing and charged polymers (c) Experience in isothermal titration calorimetry measurements OR Master's or equivalent graduate degree as defined in the basic requirements OR A combination of graduate education and specialized experience as defined in the additional requirements. 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. The qualification requirements in this vacancy announcement are based on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook. If requesting reconsideration of your qualification determination, please refer to the following site: Applicant Reconsideration

You will serve as a CHEMIST in the LABORATORY QUALITY AND ACCREDITATION OFFICE - CODE 1561 of NORFOLK NAVAL SHIPYARD. You will use knowledge of testing methodology of Clean Water Act, Safe Drinking Water Act, and Resource Conservation Recovery Act, to perform reviews of testing conducted by naval commands for compliance with environmental regulations. You will review quality control and analytical test data submitted by laboratories to determine data validity and evaluate facility compliance with regulatory requirements. You will prepare summary charts and make presentations of inspections/other program functions to key NAVSEA, Navy, and Department of Defense (DOD) managers. You will evaluate laboratory proficiency testing results to ensure that data reported is within the quality control parameters of the proficiency program. You will review laboratory corrective actions for proficiency program outliers. You will provide expertise in evaluation of laboratory test data and methodology for testing performed in support of Navy remediation efforts. GS-13: In addition to the Basic Requirements for this position, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the (GS-12) grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: as a professional Chemist, evaluating laboratory testing and analytical data for regulated materials by applying chemistry principles, ISO 17025, ISO 9000, and quality-control requirements to ensure data validity and regulatory compliance. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1300/chemistry-series-1320/ Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

This position is located in the Clinical Pharmacology Program (CPP), Office of the Clinical Director (OCD), Center for Cancer Research (CCR), National Cancer Institute (NCI), National Institutes of Health (NIH), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The incumbent serves as an analytical chemist supporting clinical pharmacology and translational drug-development research. The position develops, optimizes, validates, and applies quantitative bioanalytical methods to determine concentrations of drugs, metabolites, and related analytes in biological matrices, supporting pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic investigations and clinical study objectives. Develop, optimize, qualify, validate, transfer, and apply chromatographic and mass-spectrometric methods, particularly LC-MS/MS, for quantitative analysis of small-molecule drugs, metabolites, and selected peptides in biological specimens. Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot HPLC/UHPLC and tandem mass spectrometry systems; investigate sensitivity, selectivity, carryover, matrix effects, chromatographic interference, and analyte stability. Design and execute sample preparation procedures, including protein precipitation, liquid-liquid extraction, and solid-phase extraction; prepare calibrators, internal standards, blanks, and quality-control samples. Evaluate assay performance, including accuracy, precision, calibration range, lower limit of quantification, dilution integrity, selectivity, stability, and reproducibility; apply predefined acceptance criteria and document investigations. Acquire, process, critically review, and report quantitative data; contribute to pharmacokinetic data interpretation and coordination with clinical pharmacology investigators. Maintain traceable records, SOPs, method-validation protocols, sample-analysis reports, and quality documentation consistent with applicable FDA/EMA bioanalytical guidance, ICH M10, and laboratory quality practices. Coordinate specimen receipt, inventory, storage, transfers, and disposition; train laboratory personnel and communicate analytical findings to multidisciplinary study teams. In order to meet the Basic Qualification Requirements for a Chemist, GS-1320, you must have: A bachelor's or graduate or higher degree in physical sciences, life sciences, or engineering that included 30 semester hours in chemistry, supplemented by course work in mathematics through differential and integral calculus, and at least 6 semester hours of physics; OR A combination of education and experience course work equivalent to a major as shown above, including at least 30 semester hours in chemistry, supplemented by mathematics through differential and integral calculus, and at least 6 semester hours of physics, plus appropriate experience or additional education. In addition to the Basic Qualification Requirements for a Chemist, GS-1320-12, you must meet the Additional Qualification Requirement listed below: You must demonstrate in your resume at least one (1) year of qualifying specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 level in the Federal Government obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: 1) Developing or adapting quantitative chromatographic and mass-spectrometric methods for analysis of drugs, metabolites, or related compounds in biological matrices; 2) Performing LC-MS/MS quantitative analyses and independently evaluating calibration, quality-control, and sample results; 3) Identifying and resolving technical issues affecting analytical method performance or data reliability; and 4) Preparing technical documentation, such as SOPs, analytical method reports, validation records, or study data summaries. You will receive credit for all experience material to the position, including experience gained in religious, civic, welfare, service, and organizational activities, regardless of whether you received pay. Do not copy and paste the duties or specialized experience from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. We may verify or assess your qualifications at any time. Inflated or unsupported qualifications may affect your rating. Any misrepresentation or material omission of facts may be sufficient cause to end further consideration of your candidacy. Persons listed as knowing your past accomplishments or experience in your application may be contacted for verification purposes at any time. Verification may, but need not, begin before receiving an offer. Preview application questionnaire before you apply: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13097583

This position is located in the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Center for Tobacco Products (CTP). Duty Station and Telework Notice: This is not a fully remote position. The selectee must adhere to the FDA Telework Policy, which requires regular in-person reporting to a designated FDA facility as determined by agency policy. The incumbent serves as a Chemist and recognized scientific expert in the analysis, investigation, and characterization of the chemical composition and physical properties of tobacco products and tobacco product smoke/aerosol. Identifies knowledge gaps that require additional laboratory studies in order to better understand tobacco product chemistry. Communicates technical scientific information in a clear, simple way such that non-scientists can understand the information contained in the rulemakings and guidance documents. Serves as the principal scientific advisor with other scientists, lawyers, and stakeholders to develop comprehensive policies supporting rulemakings and guidance documents. The position of Chemist falls within the 1320 occupational series. To qualify for this position at grade GS-13, you must meet Time-in-Grade requirements by 11:59 pm EST on 11/04/2026. Basic Requirements: A. Degree: physical sciences, life sciences, or engineering that included 30 semester hours in chemistry,supplemented by course work in mathematics through differential and integral calculus, and at least 6semester hours of physics. OR B. Combination of education and experience -- course work equivalent to a major as shown in A above,including at least 30 semester hours in chemistry, supplemented by mathematics through differential andintegral calculus, and at least 6 semester hours of physics, plus appropriate experience or additionaleducation. In addition to meeting the basic requirements, you must also meet the specialized experience requirements outlined below. Minimum Qualifications: Specialized experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. The specialized experience must demonstrate one year of full-time work experience , or the equivalent if part-time (for example, an employee working 20 hours per week for a 12-month period should be credited with 6 months of experience.) Experience may have been obtained in either the federal service or its equivalent with state or local government, the private sector, or nongovernmental organizations. Specialized Experience - To qualify for the Chemist GS-13 position, applicants must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level in Federal service. This experience must include: 1. Applying chemical principles to analyze, investigate, and/or characterize the chemical composition and physical properties of complex products or substances; 2. Reviewing manufacturing processes and analytical methods related to chemical or scientific product applications; and 3. Communicating complex technical and scientific findings orally and in writing to both scientific and non-scientific audiences. In accordance with Office of Personnel Management policy, federal employees are assumed to have gained experience by performing duties and responsibilities appropriate for their official series and grade level as described in their position description. Experience that would not normally be part of the employee's position is creditable, however, when documented by satisfactory evidence, such as a signed memorandum from the employee's supervisor or an SF-50 or SF-52 documenting an official detail or other official assignment. The documentation must indicate whether the duties were performed full time or, if part time, the percentage of times the other duties were performed. It is expected that this documentation is included in the employee's official personnel record. In order to receive credit for experience in your resume that is not within the official series and grade level of your official position, you must provide a copy of the appropriate documentation of such experience as indicated above. PHS Commissioned Corps Officers interested in performing the duties of this position within the Commissioned Corps may apply online to this announcement. Candidates will be referred to (CC) personnel and not as candidates for conversion to a permanent career or career-conditional appointment. NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date. To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account,https://secure.login.gov/ select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Qualifications are based on breadth/level of experience. In addition to describing duties performed, applicants must provide the exact dates of each period of employment (from MM/YY to MM/YY) and the number of hours worked per week if part time. As qualification determinations cannot be made when resumes do not include the required information, failure to provide this information may result in disqualification. Applicants are encouraged to use the USAJOBS Resume Builder to develop their federal resume. 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. You must submit supporting documentation to verify your eligibility to apply for this vacancy. For internal applicants an SF-50 will be required. If Educational requirements are listed, you must submit a Transcript, even if you occupy the series/grade in question. See the Required Documents section for full details...

Do you have experience serving as a reviewer of analytical assay and quality control documents, and evaluating progress of clinical program needs for drug supplies for toxicology studies and human clinical trials? If so, the National Cancer Institute is seeking to fill a Supervisory Chemist position. As a Supervisory Chemist, you will be supporting the drug discovery and development programs and contract-driven therapeutics program. Apply today! Serves as Chief of the DSCB. Determines requirements for clinical materials and investigates, reviews, evaluates, and approves proposed projects and assigns tasks to the staff This is a Code 2 supervisory position Supervises and furnishes policy and procedural guidance to staff; sets priorities including establishing short and long-range plans; prepares schedules for completion of work, evaluates performance of subordinates; gives advice, counsel or instructions on matters related to strategic planning, evaluation, science policy analysis, and administrative matters Prepares research proposals which are submitted to the Associate Director, DTP, and the Director, DCTD Ensures the supply of bulk drugs that are used to prepare the final dosage forms for preclinical toxicology studies and human clinical trials Manages the technical and scientific aspects of large-scale chemical and drug preparation contracts for anti-cancer drugs Coordinates with DCTD clinical program leaders to evaluate progress of clinical and project programs need for drug supplies Prepares scientific reviews of accomplishments and their implications for presentations to scientific advisors and reviewers or for publications Serves as the final reviewer of analytical assay and quality control documents to ensure product quality and stability Participates in symposia and discussions of cancer research topics with national and international leaders in the field. Basic Education Requirements for a Chemist, GS-1320 You must have completed the requirements for a bachelor's or graduate or higher degree in physical sciences, life sciences, or engineering that included 30 semester hours in chemistry, supplemented by course work in mathematics through differential and integral calculus, and at least 6 semester hours of physics OR a combination of education and experience course work equivalent to a major as shown above, including at least 30 semester hours in chemistry, supplemented by mathematics through differential and integral calculus, and at least 6 semester hours of physics, plus appropriate experience or additional education. You qualify at the GS-15 level, if you meet one of the following qualification requirements: You must demonstrate in your resume at least one (1) year of qualifying experience equivalent to at least the GS-14 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: ensuring supply of bulk drugs used to prepare final dosage forms for toxicology studies; evaluating chemical and drug preparation contracts for drugs; evaluating progress of clinical program needs for drug supplies; reviewing analytical assay and quality control documents to ensure product quality; and participating in symposia and discussions of research topics.; A combination of education and specialized experience that meets the qualification requirements for this position. You will receive credit for all experience material to the position, including experience gained in religious, civic, welfare, service, and organizational activities, regardless of whether you received pay. Do not copy and paste the duties or specialized experience from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. We may verify or assess your qualifications at any time. Inflated or unsupported qualifications may affect your rating. Any misrepresentation or material omission of facts may be sufficient cause to end further consideration of your candidacy. Persons listed as knowing your past accomplishments or experience in your application may be contacted for verification purposes at any time. Verification may, but need not, begin before receiving an offer. Preview application questionnaire before you apply: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13085128

This position is located in the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Office of Diversion Control Operations, Drug and Chemical Evaluation Section, Chemical Control Unit (DOEC). This position(s) primary purpose is to serve as a chemist, responsible for providing leadership on technical matters to the Diversion Control Program (DCP). As a Chemist (Diversion Control Division), your typical work assignments may include: Serving as senior Chemist, responsible for providing leadership on scientific matters to the Drug and Chemical Evaluation Section, Diversion Control Division. Maintaining liaison with scientist, public health and law enforcement officials, and other professionals, nationally and internationally, to orient them to the priorities of drugs of abuse and diversion of chemicals. Advising, providing, and coordinating the development of drug abuse, chemical diversion and scientific data to determine the position of the Diversion Control Division on drug scheduling and chemical control issues, and recommending policy changes as appropriate, for both domestic and international purposes. Preparing technical reports and reviewing internal and external reports for scientific and technical accuracy. Utilizing scientific knowledge and skills to evaluate processes and procedures as defined under the Controlled Substance Act and its implementation regulations. For more information on eligibility requirements see: DEA Employment Eligibility Applicants must meet all of the required qualification requirements described below by the closing of this announcement. If you are qualifying based on education or if there are mandatory education requirements listed below, you MUST submit a copy of your college transcript with your application. Basic Qualification Requirements: The basic requirement for this position requires a degree in physical sciences, life sciences, or engineering that included 30 semester hours in chemistry, supplemented by course work in mathematics through differential and integral calculus, and at least 6 semester hours of physics. -OR- Combination of education and experience -- course work equivalent to a major as shown in A above, including at least 30 semester hours in chemistry, supplemented by mathematics through differential and integral calculus, and at least 6 semester hours of physics, plus appropriate experience or additional education. In addition to meeting the basic requirement, applicants must possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level. Applicants applying for the GS-13 must meet one of the following requirements: Have at least one full year of qualifying specialized experience that is at least equivalent in difficulty and complexity to work performed at the GS-12 grade level. Specialized 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate the following: GS-13: Must have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level or pay band in the Federal service that includes performing the following duties: 1) serving as a technical advisor in chemistry providing guidance on scientific matters; 2) performing analysis of the composition, properties, structure and/or chemical reactions of substances; 3) researching data to recommend policy changes and 4) preparing scientific technical reports. Applicants applying for the GS-14 must meet the following requirement: GS-14: Must have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 level or pay band in the Federal service that includes performing the following duties: 1) serving as an authority in chemistry providing guidance on organic chemistry, drug scheduling or chemical control; 2) interpreting and applying policies to identify problems or issues; 3) recommending solutions to public health and/or safety threats presented by drugs or chemicals; and 4) defending agency policies to industry, the scientific community or other agencies. Additional information on the position qualification requirements are located in the Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) Qualifications Standards Handbook.

This position is located in the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Office of Diversion Control Operations, Drug and Chemical Evaluation Section, Chemical Control Unit (DOEC). This position(s) primary purpose is to serve as a chemist, responsible for providing leadership on technical matters to the Diversion Control Program (DCP). As a Chemist (Diversion Control Division), your typical work assignments may include: Serving as senior Chemist, responsible for providing leadership on scientific matters to the Drug and Chemical Evaluation Section, Diversion Control Division. Maintaining liaison with scientist, public health and law enforcement officials, and other professionals, nationally and internationally, to orient them to the priorities of drugs of abuse and diversion of chemicals. Advising, providing, and coordinating the development of drug abuse, chemical diversion and scientific data to determine the position of the Diversion Control Division on drug scheduling and chemical control issues, and recommending policy changes as appropriate, for both domestic and international purposes. Preparing technical reports and reviewing internal and external reports for scientific and technical accuracy. Utilizing scientific knowledge and skills to evaluate processes and procedures as defined under the Controlled Substance Act and its implementation regulations. For more information on eligibility requirements see: DEA Employment Eligibility Applicants must meet all of the required qualification requirements described below by the closing of this announcement.If you are qualifying based on education or if there are mandatory education requirements listed below, you MUST submit a copy of your college transcript with your application. Basic Qualification Requirements: The basic requirement for this position requires a degree in physical sciences, life sciences, or engineering that included 30 semester hours in chemistry, supplemented by course work in mathematics through differential and integral calculus, and at least 6 semester hours of physics. -OR- Combination of education and experience -- course work equivalent to a major as shown in A above, including at least 30 semester hours in chemistry, supplemented by mathematics through differential and integral calculus, and at least 6 semester hours of physics, plus appropriate experience or additional education. In addition to meeting the basic requirement, applicants must possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level. Applicants applying for the GS-13 must meet one of the following requirements: Have at least one full year of qualifying specialized experience that is at least equivalent in difficulty and complexity to work performed at the GS-12 grade level. Specialized 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Qualifying experience must demonstrate the following: GS-13: Must have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level or pay band in the Federal service that includes performing the following duties: 1) serving as a technical advisor in chemistry providing guidance on scientific matters; 2) performing analysis of the composition, properties, structure and/or chemical reactions of substances; 3) researching data to recommend policy changes and 4) preparing scientific technical reports. Applicants applying for the GS-14 must meet the following requirement: GS-14: Must have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 level or pay band in the Federal service that includes performing the following duties: 1) serving as an authority in chemistry providing guidance on organic chemistry, drug scheduling or chemical control; 2) interpreting and applying policies to identify problems or issues; 3) recommending solutions to public health and/or safety threats presented by drugs or chemicals; and 4) defending agency policies to industry, the scientific community or other agencies. Additional information on the position qualification requirements are located in the Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) Qualifications Standards Handbook. Time-In-Grade Requirement: Applicants must meet time-in-grade and time after competitive appointment requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

The Chemist will work in the Office of Science and Technology (OST) in the Forensic Science Laboratories. This position supports the mission of OST by providing highly technical and scientific services in support of the Bureau's primary law enforcement mission. Direct-Hire Authority (DHA) is a hiring authority granted by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to address critical hiring needs or severe candidate shortages The major duties of the Chemist position include, but are not limited to, the following: Use ATF and laboratory policies, regulations, standard approaches, and methods to perform routine chemistry specific (explosives or fire debris) examinations. Perform examinations, which usually require both wet chemistry and instrumental procedures such as gas chromatography-mass spectrometry, X-ray diffraction, infrared spectroscopy, etc. Prepare laboratory reports stating results of analysis. Provide expert witness testimony on the basis of laboratory examinations. Work with senior examiners to evaluate new technology and scientific equipment for adoption or acquisition by Laboratory Services. To qualify for the Chemist position at the GS-11 grade you must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Basic Requirements: A. Degree: physical sciences, life sciences, or engineering that included 30 semester hours in chemistry, supplemented by course work in mathematics through differential and integral calculus, and at least 6 semester hours of physics. OR B. A combination of education and experience -- course work equivalent to a major as shown in A above, including at least 30 semester hours in chemistry, supplemented by mathematics through differential and integral calculus, and at least 6 semester hours of physics, plus appropriate experience or additional education. AND To qualify for this position at the GS-11, candidates must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-09). Specialized experience is demonstrated experience, which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of this position. Experience must be in the normal line of progression or must be related to the work of the position advertised and must be reflected in resume. Specialized experience must include all of the below: Using wet chemistry and chemical procedures (such as gas chromatography-mass spectrometry, X-ray diffraction, infrared spectroscopy, etc.); AND Interpreting, evaluating and analyzing the results of analysis from chemical and instrumental examinations; AND Preparing laboratory reports on the activities conducted; AND Formal training or experience preparing for and providing expert witness testimony on the basis of laboratory examinations. OR EDUCATION: 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree. Your resume must support your responses to the application questionnaire and the qualification requirements. Failure to do so may result in an ineligible rating. See the Required Documents section for important notes about what must be included in your resume. After you submit this application, you will receive an e-mail informing you that a USA Hire assessment is required of you. You will have 48 hours from the closing date of this announcement (10/21/2026) to complete the assessment as this assessment is part of your application. The requirements listed below must be met by the closing date of the announcement. Must be U.S. Citizen or National Selective Service registration is required for males born on, or after, December 31, 1959. Those not registered should have an approved exemption on file. May be required to serve a one-year probationary period. Pass drug screening and subject to random drug test. Suitable for Federal employment determined by background investigation.

The PALACE Acquire Program offers you a permanent position upon completion of your formal training plan. As a Palace Acquire Intern you will experience both personal and professional growth while dealing effectively and ethically with change, complexity, and problem solving. The program offers a 3-year formal training plan with yearly salary increases. Promotions and salary increases are based upon your successful performance and supervisory approval. GS-07 Performs developmental assignments in the application of professional principles, techniques, methods, and procedures relating to the investigation, analysis, and interpretation of the composition, molecular structure, and properties of substances. Performs recurring assignments. Independently performs recurring assignments of limited, but gradually increasing, difficulty and complexity as directed by the supervisor or team lead. Participates in special initiatives, studies, and projects. Works with other specialists to plan, perform research, and conduct special initiatives, studies, and projects. Prepares written correspondence and other documentation. Drafts or prepares a variety of documents to include responses to routine inquiries, reports, letters, and other related material. GS-09 Performs developmental assignments in the application of professional principles, techniques, methods, and procedures relating to the investigation, analysis, and interpretation of the composition, molecular structure, and properties of substances, the transformations which they undergo, and the amounts of matter and energy included in these transformations. Performs recurring assignments. Incumbent determines the practices and procedures to use in accomplishing conventional tasks, and interprets and adapts guidelines in order to resolve procedural or factual issues Carries out special projects and participates in special initiatives and studies. Works with other specialists in planning and conducting studies. Prepares written correspondence and other documentation. Drafts or prepares a variety of documents to include newsletter items, responses to routine inquiries, reports, letters, and other related documents. BASIC REQUIREMENTS: Degree: physical sciences, life sciences, or engineering that included 30 semester hours in chemistry, supplemented by course work in mathematics through differential and integral calculus, and at least 6 semester hours of physics. You may qualify if you meet one of the following: 1. GS-7: You must have completed or will complete a 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's from an accredited institution AND must have documented Superior Academic Achievement (SAA) at the undergraduate level in the following: a) Grade Point Average 2.95 or higher out of a possible 4.0 as recorded on your official transcript or as computed based on 4 years of education or as computed based on courses completed during the final 2 years of curriculum; OR 3.45 or higher out of a possible 4.0 based on the average of the required courses completed in your major field or the required courses in your major field completed during the final 2 years of your curriculum. 2. GS-9: You must have completed 2 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master's degree or equivalent graduate degree: a) Grade Point Average - 2.95 or higher out of a possible 4.0 as recorded on your official transcript or as computed based on 4 years of education or as computed based on courses completed during the final 2 years of curriculum; OR 3.45 or higher out of a possible 4.0 based on the average of the required courses completed in your major field or the required courses in your major field completed during the final 2 years of your curriculum. If more than 10 percent of total undergraduate credit hours are non-graded, i.e. pass/fail, CLEP, CCAF, DANTES, military credit, etc. you cannot qualify based on GPA. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Professional knowledge of the concepts, theories, principles, and standard practices of Chemistry, methods, and techniques of the occupation sufficient to perform assignments. Skill in applying the principles, concepts, and practices of the occupation to perform assignments. Knowledge of the occupation to perform studies and prepare reports, documentation, and correspondence to communicate factual and procedural information clearly. Ability to communicate information clearly, both orally and in writing, as well as work in a professional manner with peers and management. Ability to plan/organize work, consult effectively with coworkers and apply analytical investigative techniques to accomplish work in the subject-matter field. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: - your performance and conduct; - the needs and interests of the agency; - whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency of the Government; and - whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency if the Federal service.Upon completion of your probationary period OR trial period, your employment will be terminated unless youreceive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

This position is with Department of Labor, Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), Technical Support, Pittsburgh Safety and Health Technology Center (PSHTC). MSHA works to prevent death, illness and injury from mining; promote safe and healthful workplaces for U.S. miners. MSHA carries out the provisions of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 (Mine Act) as amended by the Mine Improvement and New Emergency Response (MINER) Act of 2006. The duties described are for the full performance level. At the GS-11 grade level, assignments will be of a more limited scope, performed with less independence and limited complexity. Performs specialized gas chromatography / GCMS analysis on mine air and bulk samples. Operates and maintains mobile gas chromatography laboratories and other equipment. Adapts, develops and validates gas chromatography methods to identify and quantify gases and organic compounds, interprets and evaluates analytical results. Advises on technical inquiries concerning the proper procedures and methods for the collection of mine gases and organic compounds and the interpretation of data. Directs the activities of less senior analysts and is a team leader and spokesperson of the analytical team. Deploy mobile laboratories to remote mining operations for the immediate analysis of mine air contaminants in the event of a mine emergency or disaster. Serves as a technical expert in resultant litigation. You must meet the basic requirements to qualify for Chemist, as described below. Transcripts must be submitted to verify education requirements. Basic Requirements: Degree: physical sciences, life sciences, or engineering that included 30 semester hours in chemistry, supplemented by course work in mathematics through differential and integral calculus, and at least 6 semester hours of physics. OR Combination of education and experience -- course work equivalent to a major as shown in A above, including at least 30 semester hours in chemistry, supplemented by mathematics through differential and integral calculus, and at least 6 semester hours of physics, plus appropriate experience or additional education. Specialized Experience: To qualify for this position, your application and resume must clearly show that you possess the experience and/or education requirements as defined below. If qualifying based on experience, be sure these types of examples are evident in your resume. Specialized Experience is the experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to perform the duties of the position successfully, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level. Applicants must have 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, GS-9, in the Federal Service that has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, experience and skills to successfully perform the duties of the position. GS-11: Specialized experience must include at least three of the following: Demonstrated ability to follow laboratory policies and procedures; Perform routine gas chromatography analytical work to identify and quantify gases and organic compounds; Perform routine statistical data analyses; Assists with industrial hygiene field investigations and accident investigations involving exposures to hazardous chemical agents; Assists with preparation and presentation of technical reports and findings; Deploys and operates mobile gas laboratories for the analysis of mine atmospheric samples during mine emergency events with the goal of becoming a Principal Chemist; Calibrates, operates, and maintains variety of analytical instrumentation such as gas chromatographs, mass spectrometers, and hydrogen generators in order to conduct established analysis and tests. OR Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or three years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree that provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. OR Appropriate combination of specialized experience and education as identified in options A and B above (only graduate education in excess of 2 years of full-time study (i.e. 36 semester hours) may be used to qualify applicants for this grade level). GS-12: Specialized experience must include at least four of the following: Develops and verifies gas chromatography analytical methods to identify and quantify gases and organic compounds; Fabricates, troubleshoots, and repairs gas chromatography systems and equipment; Conducts routine analyses on mine atmosphere or bulk samples; Leads industrial hygiene field investigations and accident investigations involving exposures to hazardous chemical agents; Prepares technical reports or manuscripts and presents findings at professional meetings, conferences, workshops, or similar environments; Advises on the collection of mine gases and organic compounds and the interpretation of associated data; Functions as a principal chemist during mobile gas laboratory deployments and mine emergencies. There is no substitution of education in lieu of specialized experience at the GS-12 grade level.

This position is located in the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Operational Support Division, Office of Forensic Sciences, Special Testing and Research Laboratory. This position(s) primary purpose is to serves as an agency and international subject matter expert and technical leader in the application and development of laboratory instrumentation for the analysis of illicit drug materials to elicit critical information used by the forensic, intelligence, and enforcement communities. As a your typical work assignments may include: Serving as a lead scientist in instrumental analysis as it relates to operating and monitoring a specific category of laboratory instrumentation (mass spectrometry (MS), nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy, Isotope Ratio Mass Spectrometry (IRMS), separation technology, and spectroscopic techniques) Serving as the point of contact for implementation of new testing procedures, instrumentation or methodologies across DEA. Assisting as needed in the elucidation and interrogation of unknown substances received from the field, foreign and domestic laboratories and acting as the agency consultant in matters of difficult referral cases from state and local law enforcement entities. Presenting testimony in court proceedings based on laboratory findings and applications of the technology. Developing, planning, and conducting new research projects that investigate critical and/or difficult problems in a specialty area. For more information on eligibility requirements see: DEA Employment Eligibility Applicants must meet the required qualification requirements described below by the closing date of the announcement. If you are qualifying based on education or if there are mandatory education requirements listed below, you MUST submit a copy of your college transcripts with your application. Basic Qualification Requirements: Degree: physical sciences, life sciences, or engineering that included 30 semester hours in chemistry, supplemented by course work in mathematics through differential and integral calculus, and at least 6 semester hours of physics. OR Combination of education and experience -- course work equivalent to a major as shown in A above, including at least 30 semester hours in chemistry, supplemented by mathematics through differential and integral calculus, and at least 6 semester hours of physics, plus appropriate experience or additional education. AND Applicants applying for the GS-1320-13 must meet one of the following requirements: A. Have at least one full year of qualifying specialized experience that is at least equivalent in difficulty and complexity to work performed at the GS-12 grade level. Specialized 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate ALL of the tasks below :1) Exploring new applications of existing technology, evaluating technological improvements, and performing interpretive analyses. 2) Researching available relevant literature and forming a testable hypothesis before designing critical experiments.3) Preparing reports, scientific manuscripts, presentations and lectures based on research results. Applicants applying for the GS-1320-14 must meet one of the following requirements: A. Have at least one full year of qualifying specialized experience that is at least equivalent in difficulty and complexity to work performed at the GS-13 grade level. Specialized 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate ALL of the tasks below : 1) Providing technical and administrative oversight for program development in the evaluation of new instrumentation and methods to improve the technical efficiency and/or scope of mission operations. 2) Providing information, advice, and consultation on unique and complex instrumental problems to colleagues in federal agencies, private Industry, and/or universities 3) Preparing reports, scientific manuscripts, presentations and lectures based on research results. Additional information on the position qualification requirements are located in the Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) Qualifications Standards Handbook. Time-In-Grade Requirement: Applicants must meet time-in-grade and time after competitive appointment requirements by the closing date of this announcement.