Physical Scientist — Lab Analysis & Sample Evaluation

U.S. Customs and Border Protection; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks candidates for a Physical Scientist position located in Newark, NJ, with duties including receiving samples for analyses, organizing test reports, and providing technical guidance on sampling and storage procedures.

This CBP role offers federal employment with a path for advancement, integration into a mission‑driven team, and strict adherence to ethics and background investigations. Applicants must meet basic eligibility and residency requirements.

Qualifications

• Basic requirements include a degree in physical science, engineering, or mathematics with 24 semester hours in physical science/engineering.
• Specialized experience to GS-07 or GS-09 level may be substituted by education as described in the announcement.

Responsibilities

• Receiving samples submitted for analyses; reviewing background material; preliminary examination of samples.
• Organizing and writing test reports and briefings; articulating technical findings, interpretations, and conclusions.
• Providing general advice to CBP employees on sampling and sample storage procedures.

Education

Physical science, engineering, or mathematics degree with 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks candidates for a Physical Scientist position located in Newark, NJ, with duties including receiving samples for analyses, organizing test reports, and providing technical guidance on sampling and storage procedures.

This CBP role offers federal employment with a path for advancement, integration into a mission‑driven team, and strict adherence to ethics and background investigations. Applicants must meet basic eligibility and residency requirements.