About Us Established in 1981, SURVICE is a nationally recognized, single-source engineering service provider for Government and Industry organizations involved in all phases of the systems engineering process. We're proud to have supported the development, testing, and analysis of many of the major U.S. combat systems in the field today.

Position Summary SURVICEisseeking aMid-Level Forensic Analytical Chemist/Spectroscopistto support a multi-year Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection program. DHS CBP requires expert analytical chemistry support to aid in its mission to stem the flow of opioids into the United States. This an exciting opportunity to have a positive impact on the safety of the Nation. This position is located in Sterling, VA. Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• The mid-level scientist will support a 24/7 watch floor operation
• This is shift work and work schedules may vary depending on mission requirements
• Employees may need to remain on call even when not scheduled
• Assistant shift lead responsibilities
• Conducts technical reviews of report findings from reachback staff
• Performs analysis of FTIR and Raman spectra with or without reference libraries
• Predicts FTIR spectra based on chemical structure
• Reports findings of FTIR and Raman spectra analysis
• Prepares and gives oral and written reports on findings as directed within given time and mission parameters
• Prepares monthly reports of reachback activity and chemical identifications
• Provides troubleshooting and technical support for field chemical screening devices
• Creates and maintains centralized libraries of FTIR and Raman spectra

Qualifications At least a Bachelor's degreein Forensic Science and 3 years experience or a Master's Degree and 1yearof combined experience in laboratory analysis and testing, general spectroscopy, and/or interpretation of spectral data.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Candidates must be able to pass a technical evaluation and a CBP background investigation to be considered

For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website. https://www.applicantpro.com/openings/survice/jobs/1273831-3838