Physical Science Technician
Listed on 2026-01-12
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Healthcare
Medical Technologist & Lab Technician, Public Health
Overview
Job Summary:
The work involves planning and carrying out the testing program, coordinating the work with other laboratory sections, and interpreting policy in terms of established objectives and forensic requirements.
Primary Responsibilities:
Determine qualitative level of a given drug in an individual sample, differentiate a non‑negative sample from a negative sample, and obtain quantitative results for validity tests.
- Determine qualitative level of a given drug in an individual sample, while differentiating a non‑negative sample from a negative sample.
- Operate highly sophisticated equipment having exacting, elaborate and complex instrumentation.
- Perform analysis of urine for the detection of drugs of abuse and specimen validity.
- Prepare written correspondence and laboratory documentation.
- Testify in court worldwide regarding the operating procedures relating to the immunoassay screening for urine specimens being tested for selected drugs of abuse.
Education:
For foreign education, credentials must be evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs, or full credit given for courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For details, visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..
Experience:
Candidates must possess experience in forensic laboratory analysis of urine samples for drugs of abuse, including proficiency with immunoassay screening and quantitative testing.
Submit an online application through the USA Staffing system by 11:59 PM (EST) on 08/11/2025. Complete the questionnaire, upload the required documents, and review the status via your USAJOBS account. The application link is .
Other InformationCitizenship:
Proof of U.S. citizenship is required. Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre‑Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. One‑year trial/probationary period may be required. Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Payment of Permanent Change of Station costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.
Hiring Path: public; MCO Tags:
Nat Sec;
Total Openings: FEW;
Sub-Agency: US Army Medical Command, Health Services.
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