Senior Isotopic Scientist & Analytical Specialist

U.S. Customs and Border Protection; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection in Savannah, GA seeks a scientifically trained professional for a GS-13 analytical role focusing on isotopic analyses (TC/EA IRMS, EA IRMS, GC IRMS) across trade commodities.

You will interpret data, guide staff, and ensure compliance with background investigations and residency requirements. The position emphasizes analytical excellence and mentorship within a DHS agency.

Qualifications

• Degree or education combination meeting A/B requirements with 24 sem hours in physical science or engineering.
• Experience with isotopic analysis and interpretation of results.
• Ability to teach and guide journeyman scientists and personnel.
• Must meet residency requirements and undergo a background investigation.

Responsibilities

• Run, maintain, and troubleshoot TC/EA IRMS, EA IRMS, and GC IRMS instruments.
• Accurately measure carbon, nitrogen, sulfur, oxygen, and hydrogen isotopic ratios.
• Interpret data results and draw conclusions about origin of trade commodities.
• Teach and guide journeyman scientists in performance improvement of analytical skills.

Skills

Isotopic analysis

Data interpretation

Mentoring

Education

Physical science/Engineering/Math degree with 24 sem hrs in physical science or related engineering

Tools

TC/EA IRMS

EA IRMS

GC IRMS

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection in Savannah, GA seeks a scientifically trained professional for a GS-13 analytical role focusing on isotopic analyses (TC/EA IRMS, EA IRMS, GC IRMS) across trade commodities.

You will interpret data, guide staff, and ensure compliance with background investigations and residency requirements. The position emphasizes analytical excellence and mentorship within a DHS agency.