Forensic Chemist—Wet Chemistry & Evidence Analysis

US Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives' Office of Science and Technology seeks a Chemist at the GS-11 level to support forensic science laboratories.

The role focuses on applying advanced chemical analyses and generating reliable laboratory results for law enforcement mission support. Qualified candidates will have a physical sciences, life sciences, or engineering degree with chemistry coursework, plus specialized experience and ability to provide expert testimony based on

Qualifications

• Degree in physical sciences, life sciences, or engineering with 30 chemistry hours and calculus through integral calculus plus 6 physics hours.
• Combination of education and experience with 30 chemistry hours and calculus, plus physics.
• At least one year of specialized experience at GS-09 or equivalent.
• Specialized experience includes wet chemistry, instrumental analyses, and expert witness preparation.

Responsibilities

• Apply wet chemistry and instrumental analyses in forensic contexts.
• Interpret and evaluate results from chemical analyses and instruments.
• Prepare laboratory reports detailing activities and findings.
• Provide expert testimony based on laboratory examinations.

Skills

Wet chemistry

GC-MS

X-ray diffraction

Infrared spectroscopy

Expert testimony

Laboratory reporting

Education

B.S. in physical/life sciences or engineering

Chemistry coursework + calculus + physics

Job description

The U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives' Office of Science and Technology seeks a Chemist at the GS-11 level to support forensic science laboratories.

The role focuses on applying advanced chemical analyses and generating reliable laboratory results for law enforcement mission support. Qualified candidates will have a physical sciences, life sciences, or engineering degree with chemistry coursework, plus specialized experience and ability to provide expert testimony based on