USA remote
Physical Scientist (IRMS)
About this role
Basic Requirement: You qualify for this position if you meet the basic requirement listed above and possess the experience or substitution of education, if applicable, as described below: A. Degree: physical science, engineering, or mathematics that included 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science such as mechanics, dynamics, properties of materials, and electronics. OR B. Combination of education and experience: education equivalent to one of the majors shown in "A" above that included at least 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science, plus appropriate experience or additional education.
AND Experience: You qualify for the GS-13 grade level if you possess 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, performing duties such as: Running, maintaining, and troubleshooting high temperature conversion elemental analyzer (TC/EA) IRMS, combustion elemental analyzer (EA) IRMS, and gas chromatography (GC) IRMS instrument. Accurately measuring carbon, nitrogen, sulfur, oxygen, and hydrogen isotopic ratios across a range of matrices.
Interpreting data results and drawing conclusions about the origin of a variety of trade commodities. Teaching and guiding journeyman scientists and other personnel in performance improvement of analytical skills. NOTE: Your resume must explicitly indicate how you meet this requirement, otherwise you will be found ineligible. Please see the "Required Documents" section below for additional resume requirements. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social).
Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. You must meet all qualification requirements, including education if applicable to this position, subject to verification at any stage of the application process by 10/21/2026.