Biologist with Security Clearance

POSITION OVERVIEW This position advertised has been exempted from the federal civilian hiring freeze. Current FBI employees are ineligible to apply if serving under the same conditions as that for which is advertised, including:
* Appointing organization (FBI)
* Type of position (full-time, part-time, etc.)
* Same or higher grade
* Duty location (city or state)
* Type of appointment (permanent, temporary, etc.) Job Opening: 66633 Opening Date:
August 6, 2026 Closing Date:
August 20, 2026 at 11:59 pm (ET) Job Title BIOLOGIST (FORENSIC EXAMINER)(FE), GS-12/13 Full Performance Level GS- 13 Division Laboratory Division (LD) Unit DNA Support Unit (DSU) Location Quantico, VA Working Hours 8:00AM - 4:30PM Job Type Full Time/Permanent Who May Apply All U.S. Citizens Number of Positions Available 1 Questions Email:
Salary GS-12 $ - $ GS-13 $ - $ Additional selections may be made from this announcement to fill positions within the same division when the position includes substantially the same duties, responsibilities, and qualifications. JOB SUMMARY The mission of the DSU is to provide oversight and management of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Laboratory's forensic biology programs and initiatives in research, quality assurance, training, and information technology to both enhance and maintain the LD's capacity to conduct high-quality DNA and serological examinations in a skilled, progressive and responsive manner and to ensure compliance with all applicable guidelines and standards.

KEY REQUIREMENTS
* Must be a U.S. citizen
* Must be able to obtain a Top Secret clearance
* Some travel may be required
* Must serve a two-year probationary period as an FE, beginning when the person selected for the position enters on duty as an FE trainee.
* As a condition of employment, DNA samples are required from all FBI personnel who interact with evidence or federal DNA database samples in Laboratory Division (LD) space or whose work requires them to enter LD examination areas where evidence or DNA database samples are processed or examined as part of the quality control process to detect sample/evidence contamination, in accordance with the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (GINA), 75 Federal Register (FR) 68932;

29 C.F.R. 1635.8(b)(6). PHYSICAL DEMANDS The work requires manual dexterity, flexibility and some assignments which require considerable, strenuous physical exertion, which may require lifting of objects of up to fifty (50) pounds or more. Much of the time is spent inventorying and processing evidence which requires walking, bending, stretching, crawling and lifting. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work performed in a laboratory setting which may involve regular, recurring exposure to hazardous materials, toxic substances, and blood borne pathogens.

Incumbents are expected to follow safe laboratory practices and wear protective clothing, including facial masks, safety glasses, gloves, and use fume flow hoods as warranted. MAJOR DUTIES: GS-12:
* Perform analyses utilizing the full range of analytical methods including sophisticated instrumentation.

* Conduct tests using classical DNA methodology using various instruments.

* Prepare and furnish oral and written reports to federal and state government stakeholders.

* Present necessary testimony in court.
GS-13:
In addition to the above, the person selected for the position will:
* Perform DNA casework testing methods and procedures on the most challenging evidence that requires testing using the most advanced methods and instrumentation.

* Identify new DNA products and analytical procedures for evaluation and troubleshoot issues encountered using current methods.

* Present testimony in support of new and novel DNA methods in support of their admissibility in court. QUALIFICATIONS AND EVALUATIONS Please ensure that your specialized experience and requirements are clearly identifiable in your resume. Your application will be evaluated using the FBI's Candidate Rating Procedures. Your resume and supporting documents will be reviewed to verify that you meet the job qualifications listed in this announcement.

Applicants must meet the qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement. If you are found minimally qualified, your application will move forward to additional phases of the review process. The competencies will be used in a Structured Resume Review to objectively evaluate applicant resumes. Do not provide a separate narrative written statement. Rather you must describe in your resume how your past work experience demonstrates that you possess the competencies identified below.

Your resume should demonstrate that you possess the following competencies.

Competencies:

* Communication
* Organizing & Planning
* Analytical Thinking
* Biology
* Forensics (Casework) Positive Education Requirement This position has a specific education requirement; all applicants must verify completion of this basic educational requirement by submitting a copy of…