Laboratory Worker

Summary About the Position: You will serve as a Laboratory Worker assigned to the Forensic Toxicology Drug Testing Laboratory (FTDTL), Fort Meade, Maryland. This specialized U.S. Army forensic scientific laboratory operationally supports mandated various Department of Defense (DoD) drug abuse programs. Learn more about this agency Requirements Conditions of Employment Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. Must be able to maintain a valid state driver's license in one of the 50 U.S. States or possessions to operate vehicles. This position has a requirement to lift up to 70 pounds in the regular performance of duties. This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter. Qualifications Who May Apply: US Citizens 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. There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision. Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) Laboratory Worker~ without more than normal supervision. I have the ability to perform common duties to include maintaining laboratory supplies and performs routine maintenance on equipment used. I work under normal supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (Other Than Blueprint Reading) Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Dexterity and Safety Work Practices (Including Keeping Things Neat, Clean, and in Order) PHYSICAL EFFORT: Frequently lifts and carries objects weighing 10 to 70 pounds, such as large mail packages and full sample trays. Handles heavy pull carts containing full sample trays and numerous mail packages. The work requires continuous walking and standing on concrete or hard surface floors and considerable arm and hand movements to operate equipment and transport packages and trays. WORKING CONDITIONS: Acquiring packages from the loading dock requires laboratory worker to be under a cover loading dock outdoors. Temperatures range from below freezing in the winter to hot and humid in the summer. The sample destruction area is generally noisy requiring hearing protection. There is frequent chance of minor injuries such as cuts, sprains, muscle pulls, scrapes, burns, skin irritation from detergents, and exposure to human urine. Education This job does not have an education qualification requirement. Additional information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. One year trial/probationary period may be required. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a(n) Medical Career Field position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest. Read more Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.