Forensic Instrumentation Chemist - Drug Analysis Expert

Drug Enforcement Administration; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Drug Enforcement Administration is seeking a subject matter expert and technical leader in laboratory instrumentation for illicit drug analysis. The role focuses on organic and synthetic chemistry, structural elucidation, and producing reports for forensic, intelligence, and enforcement communities.

Applicants must meet basic qualification requirements and may qualify through education or education plus experience.

Qualifications

• Degree or combination of education and experience as required by the vacancy.
• Specialized experience in organic/synthetic chemistry and structural elucidation is required.

Responsibilities

• Conceiving, planning, coordinating, and executing basic and applied investigations in organic/synthetic chemistry and structural elucidation.
• Preparing reports, manuscripts, presentations and lectures based on research results.

Skills

Organic chemistry

Synthetic chemistry

Structural elucidation

Reports & presentations

Education

Chemistry/physical sciences degree with calculus & physics

Education+experience combination per standards

Job description

The Drug Enforcement Administration is seeking a subject matter expert and technical leader in laboratory instrumentation for illicit drug analysis. The role focuses on organic and synthetic chemistry, structural elucidation, and producing reports for forensic, intelligence, and enforcement communities.

Applicants must meet basic qualification requirements and may qualify through education or education plus experience.