Description:
This position is located at Bureau of Engraving and Printing, within the Office of Quality Operations. As a General Physical Scientist (SENIOR SCIENTIST), you will provide technical leadership for the areas of Analytical Chemistry, Ink Testing, Paper Testing, Banknote Durability Testing, Banknote Processing System, Microscopy and Advanced Instrumentation (e.g. Spectroscopy, Thermal Analysis and Rheology) supporting and improving laboratory operations.Requirements:
You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
For the GS-13, you must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service . Specialized Experience for this position includes:
- Serving as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for laboratory operations related to Analytical Chemistry, Ink Testing, Paper Testing, Banknote Durability Testing, Banknote Processing System, Microscopy or Advanced Instrumentation (e.g. Spectroscopy, Thermal Analysis and Rheology).
Examples of such experience includes:
- Participating, as SME, on technical projects, Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) investigations, or crossfunctional teams.
- Coordinating laboratory activities in an ISO regulated environment
- Developing and validating methods for Quality Assurance testing
For the GS-12, you must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service . Specialized Experience for this position includes:
- Experience completing project based assignments, analyzing data, and developing or conducting qualitative and quantitative lab test.
Examples of such experience includes:
- Developing new methods for evaluating materials properties -Writing or reviewing technical reports and work instructions
- Presenting test/lab work findings to stakeholders
- Analyzing materials and finished products
- Perform statistical analysis for method development, interpreting and validating test data