Senior Supervisory Physical Scientist – Lab Services Lead

U.S. Customs and Border Protection; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 106,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks a Supervisory Physical Scientist (Branch Chief) to lead a laboratory team in conducting physical, chemical, biological, microscopic and forensic analyses.

Located at multiple sites including Donna, TX and Laredo, TX, the role requires planning, supervision, and technical guidance to ensure compliance with federal standards and to deliver high-quality scientific outcomes for agency objectives.

Qualifications

• Degree in physical science, engineering, or mathematics with 24 semester hours in physical science/engineering.
• Experience in supervising staff and conducting complex physical science analyses.
• Ability to provide technical guidance and stakeholder communication.

Responsibilities

• Plan and assign work to subordinates; set priorities and schedules.
• Supervise a small to medium staff performing physical, chemical, biological, microscopic analyses.
• Provide technical advice to CBP managers on testing and forensic analysis; collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Technical guidance

Lab operations planning

Education

Physical science / engineering / mathematics degree (24 hours physical science or related engineering)

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks a Supervisory Physical Scientist (Branch Chief) to lead a laboratory team in conducting physical, chemical, biological, microscopic and forensic analyses.

Located at multiple sites including Donna, TX and Laredo, TX, the role requires planning, supervision, and technical guidance to ensure compliance with federal standards and to deliver high-quality scientific outcomes for agency objectives.