About the Position: The Biological Science/Lab Technician (GS-5/6/7) is responsible for planning and coordinating work with other technicians in addition to normal technician responsibilities. Responsible for assisting the Chief Engineer in various areas of the forensic laboratories within the Department of Army Criminal Investigation Division (DACID). Forensic laboratories require hospital-grade cleaning to ensure that evidence processing areas are not subject to contamination.

Duties

Perform aseptic cleaning duties in critical areas. Uses wet vacuums, heavy vacuum cleaners, wet mops, hand sprayers, cleaning rags, sponge mops, etc. Measures and mixes germicidal cleaners and anti-bacterial solutions. Follows written procedures for specific cleaning of each distinct critical area using isolation techniques including cap, gown, mask, rubber gloves, and scrub procedures. Exercises extreme care in working around special machines, instrumentation and evidence samples, etc. Closely follows procedures to prevent cross-contamination in these critical labs. Collects, segregates, and disposes of contaminated wastes. Perform housekeeping duties within the facility to include HAZMAT chemical waste and/or contaminating substances and/or articles used during laboratory research are properly disposed. Measure and mix germicidal cleaners and anti-bacterial solutions. Collect, package, and transport waste generated in different laboratory areas using the appropriate physical protective equipment and boxes.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Employee is required to participate in DNA profiling database within the USACIL.
• Employee is required to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.
• Requires annual physical. Requires lifting and moving objects weighing over 40lbs and occasionally weighing over 80lbs.
• Requires wearing of protective equipment. Special safety requirements require wearing protected clothing to protect against irritant chemicals and blood-borne pathogens.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the Education and/or the Experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized experience is defined as: GS-0404-05: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes performing Janitorial duties within the facility to include the involvement of HAZMAT chemical waste and/or contaminating substances. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-04). OR Education: Four year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree with major study or at least 24 semester hours in any combination of courses such as those shown above for GS-4. At least 6 semester hours of courses must have been directly related to the position to be filled. The successful completion of a full course of study of at least 12 months in a school for clinical laboratory technicians may be substituted for the 1 year of specialized experience required at the GS-5 level for positions involving microbiology and biochemistry technician work. OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide your semester hours of education beyond two years (total semester hours minus 60) by 60. Add the two percentages. GS-0404-06: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes performing Janitorial duties within the facility to include the involvement of HAZMAT chemical waste and/or contaminating substances. Ensuring that the environment is maintained in clean, orderly, and sanitary condition. Performs cleaning and stocking of admin, restrooms, and common areas. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-05). OR Education: A half year (i.e., 9 semester hours) of graduate level education in a field directly related to the work of the position, such as biology, chemistry, statistics, entomology, animal husbandry, botany, physics, agriculture, or mathematics. OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) by 9. Add the two percentages. GS-0404-07: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes performing Janitorial duties within the facility to include the involvement of HAZMAT chemical waste and/or contaminating substances; Ensuring that the environment is maintained in clean, orderly, and sanitary condition. Performs cleaning and stocking of admin, restrooms, and common areas; Managing hazardous waste according to current regulatory guidance; Experience in labeling, transporting, storing, tracking, and inspection of hazardous waste and temporary storage sites. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-06). OR Education: One full year of graduate level education in a field directly related to the work of the position, such as scientific or technical courses such as biology, chemistry, statistics, entomology, animal husbandry, botany, physics, agriculture, or mathematics. OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) by 18. Add the two percentages. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Attention to DetailChemistryOral Communication

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: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

Contacts

• Address AS-APF-W2MBAA USA CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION LABORATORY DO NOT MAIL Fort Belvoir, VA 22060 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk