Chemist (Intermediate)

FAA Oklahoma City OK

Work Location
Federal Aviation Administration Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center 6500 S MacArthur Blvd Building 13 Oklahoma City OK 73169

• Citizenship Requirements: Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Clearance Requirements: National Background Check with Inquiries and Fingerprints and
• Drug Screen.
• Period of Performance: 04 January 2026 13 January 2031.
• Type of Employment: Full-time 40 hours per week.
• Estimated Pay: $32.00 - $34.00 per hour based on experience.
• Pay Holidays: Eleven (11) Paid Holidays.
• Paid Time Off: 80 hours occurring on day one.
• Sick Leave: 56 hours occurring on day one.
• Travel: Travel is required.

Working Hours
The Chemist (Intermediate) will perform tasks during the Governments primary operational hours Monday through Friday 6:00 AM through 6:00 PM. Normal office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Telework may be authorized with coordination with the COR and authorized by the Contracting Officer (CO).

Summary of Duties
The Civil Aerospace Medical Institute (CAMI) is the medical certification education research and occupational medicine arm of the Office of Aerospace Medicine (AAM) under the auspices of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAAs) Office of Aviation Safety (AVS). The Aerospace Medical Research Division of CAMI (AAM-600) is located at the Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center (MMAC) in Oklahoma City OK.

The Aerospace Medical Research Division accomplishes the following core functions in support of the FAAs aviation safety mission. The Chemist (Intermediate) will support the Forensic Sciences Section in performing repetitive complex tasks according to the Laboratorys SOP for the analysis of chemical substances in biological specimens including postmortem fluids and tissues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemistry Forensic Science or related field from an accredited university.
• Master of Science Degree if preferred.
• One (1)-year related experience with a Master of Science Degree.
• Four (4) years related experience with a Bachelor of Science Degree.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of biology chemistry and forensic toxicology.
• Proficiency in laboratory techniques for biological sample preparation and chemical analysis.
• Familiarity with analytical instrumentation (e.g. GC GC-MS LC-MS/MS) and associated software.
• Understanding laboratory safety biohazard handling and quality assurance & control procedures.
• Ability to maintain accurate records follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and ensure chain-of-custody integrity.
• Skill in troubleshooting laboratory equipment and interpreting analytical data.

*Copies of all certifications and resumes must be forwarded with your application.

Attire

The Chemist (Intermediate) is expected to wear professional clothing while on duty (scrub uniforms are approved).

Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform repetitive complex tasks according to the Laboratorys SOP for the analysis of chemical substances in biological specimens including postmortem fluids and tissues.
• Perform forensic analytical work including Gas Chromatography/ Mass Spectrometry High Performance Liquid Chromatography/ Mass Spectrometry UV/VIS Spectrophotometry and Immunoassay.
• Record verify and maintain laboratory notes in accordance with the Laboratorys SOP manual.
• Contribute to the Quality Assurance/Quality Control functions for the Laboratory and participate in the Laboratorys accreditation process.
• Develop forensically relevant procedures to detect and analyze for new and emerging drugs.
• Perform research into acquiring new laboratory equipment.
• Maintain chemical/supply inventory per Laboratory SOPs.
• Calibrate and maintain Laboratory instruments and equipment in compliance with ISO and ABFT requirements.
• Maintain a clean work area
• Perform statistical analysis of laboratory data.
• Perform independent research with minimal supervision to develop methods to detect and analyze new and emerging drugs.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

• Competitive Compensation package
• Comprehensive benefits including medical dental and vision options.
• Outstanding career growth potential.

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