Life Scientist/Microbiologist/Chemist (Senior Analytical Scientist)

NOTE: You must meet qualification requirements, including any requirements described in the Education section, by the closing date of this announcement. In addition to the basic entry education requirements, you must have specialized experience and/or directly related education as described below: To qualify for the GS-13 level, you must have 1 year of full-time* specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level defined as assisting with the analysis of environmental samples; and participating in the development and/or implementation of laboratory quality control. Your answers to the online assessment will be used to evaluate your competencies in the following areas: Skill in the preparation of environmental samples for the determination of microbiological contaminants. Knowledge of federal, state, local, and/or tribal environmental regulations, policies, and requirements associated with inspection, enforcement, and compliance. Skill in analyzing environmental samples for the determination of the measurement of Bacteria (E-coli, Fecal Coliforms, Total Coliforms, etc.) by traditional Membrane Filtration and Multiple Tube Fermentation techniques. Skill in analyzing environmental samples for the determination of human-associated gene sequences from Bacteroides and Bacteroides-like microorganisms (Human Marker DNA Analysis), using a quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) instrument. Skill in analyzing environmental samples. Skill oral communication. Skill in written communication. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. *If you have part-time work experience, read this: EPA Announcement Policies and Procedures.
This position is in Region 2, Laboratory Services and Applied Science Division, Laboratory Branch. About Region 2: EPA Region 2 | US EPA This is an office-centered position*–you must physically report to the duty station stated in this announcement on a regular basis. *EPA offers work-from-home and work schedule flexibilities as described in the Benefits section.