PHYSICAL SCIENCE TECHNICIAN

Defense Health Agency; Maryland; On-site; USD 71,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Defense Health Agency at Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG), MD, is seeking a Public Health Laboratory Scientist for a Direct Hire solicitation. The role supports laboratory testing workflows using advanced physical, chemical, and analytical principles to plan and execute conventional lab projects.

Applicants must meet foreign education recognition requirements; the position is open under the Public hiring path with a salary range posted at $70,623–$91,815 per year. Applications close by 2026-11-13.

Qualifications

• FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.

Responsibilities

• Support laboratory testing workflows by applying advanced physical, chemical, and analyticalprinciples to plan and carry out conventional laboratory projects.

Job description

About the Position: This position is in the Defense Health Agency Public Health, Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG), MD. Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service. Leave accrual negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation

Key Responsibilities

Support laboratory testing workflows by applying advanced physical, chemical, and analyticalprinciples to plan and carry out conventional laboratory projects.

Requirements & Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.

For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Defense Health Agency, Department of Defense.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $70623 – $91815/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-13.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.