Tobacco Tax Bureau - Mid Level Physical Science Technician

Mid-Level Physical Science Technician

Location: Beltsville MD
Client: Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau; Scientific Services Division
Clearance: Must be willing to undergo a federal background investigation

The Scientific Services Division (SSD) is responsible for supporting the Alcohol & Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) for the purposes of tax collection and consumer protection. The division has two branches: Beverage Alcohol Branch Nonbeverage Alcohol and Tobacco Branch. Current tasks performed by the division include but are not limited to:

Logging in samples or formulas
Review of product formulations
Customer Service functions such as answering calls and email inquiries
Product classification and/or analysis for collection of revenue and protecting the public
Using established ISO 17025 accredited processes and methods
Providing technical support for the investigation of the illicit sale production and distribution of alcohol or tobacco products

The contractor shall perform services including but not limited to the following:

Independently assesses product formulations provided by submitters for product classification

Assignment of test methods in a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) database

Informs management on all emerging issues or atypical product submissions

Coordination of sample assignments with chemists program coordinators and supervisor

Responds to inquiries from industry members and other customers both orally and in writing on technical and non-technical concerns

Provides support to other TTB divisions such as assisting investigators and external customers on how to ship samples to the laboratory

Independently inputs data into computer systems/databases or instrumentation.

Updates or revises databases or spreadsheets as instructed.

Researches locates and retrieves information from databases or files.

When necessary files incoming material and maintains necessary records.

Carries out some data query trend analysis data mining statistical analysis of data in the LIMS as requested by supervisor and chemists.

Independently performs some minor routine sample analysis using established analytical methods and procedures.

Collects data and enters data into the LIMS

Assists chemists in methods development research

Follows all laboratory quality system and safety protocols

Carries out routine maintenance of laboratory equipment

Participates in process improvement teams across divisions

Contractor employees are required to complete internal training and proficiency testing as deemed appropriate by laboratory scientists based on tasks assigned. Failure to complete training as appropriate may be cause for replacement of staff

Performs other routine and non-routine duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements

At least a 2-year degree from an accredited college or university leading to associate in a physical science.

Minimum of one years experience as Physical Science Technician (PST) or technician in a laboratory setting working on data entry data query data mining etc. using databases such as a modern LIMS.

Experience with Microsoft Office such as Word Outlook and Excel are desirable.

Experience providing Customer Service is highly desirable.

JOB TYPE:

• Full-time
• Salaried
• Exempt

BENEFITS:

• Health Vision and Dental Insurance
• Company Paid Life Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• 401(k)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays

Buffalo Horse Inc. is a tribally owned corporation established by the Fort Belknap Indian Community (FBIC) for the purpose of providing contract services to federal state and private entities.

Buffalo Horse Inc.s goal is to develop a self-sustaining economy for the Aaniiih (Gros Ventre) and Nakoda (Assiniboine) Nations through new businesses job creation and resource development.

Required Experience:

Manager