Physical Scientist

Highlights:

• Join a dynamic and highly collaborative forensic team that supports critical FBI missions and offers exceptional opportunities for professional growth and career development.
• Work alongside experienced forensic experts across multiple disciplines, gaining exposure to a wide range of forensic methodologies, technologies, and investigative processes.
• Be part of a unique environment that provides the opportunity to support and work closely with the FBI Laboratory, one of the premier forensic laboratories in the nation.
• Contribute to meaningful forensic efforts that help advance investigations and deliver valuable scientific and technical support to federal law enforcement partners.
• Gain hands-on experience in a fully operational government laboratory setting, enhancing your knowledge of forensic science, laboratory operations, and interagency collaboration.
• Develop and strengthen your expertise by collaborating with seasoned professionals, expanding your technical skills, and deepening your understanding of forensic best practices.
• Benefit from a role that combines mission-driven work, professional development, and exposure to complex forensic challenges, making it an excellent opportunity for candidates looking to advance their forensic careers.

 

Typical Day:

The Physical Scientist will work within the laboratory with other Physical Scientists and qualified examiners.

 

Tasks:

• The Physical Scientist spends most of their time in the laboratory processing and documenting trace evidence.
• Receive and account for boxes of evidence and related materials.
• Visually inspect and process evidence and related materials for trace evidence.
• Photograph evidence and related materials.
• Remove hairs and fibers from evidence and related materials.
• Create microscopic slides for hairs and fibers.
• Mount hairs and fibers on slides; and create inventory slides.
• Record case notes, photographs, chain-of-custody form, electronic communication, and slide inventory.
• Use eLab software for evidence inventory, tracking, and flow.
• Maintain proper chain-of-custody for all forensic material under examination.
• Testify as a fact witness when called upon.

 

Required Qualifications

• Education: B.S. degree with at least twenty-four (24) credit hours in the physical sciences
• Basic computer skills, to include use of Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook)
• Good organizational skills
• Flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities
• Ability to analyze complex or challenging situations
• Good verbal and written communication skills

 

Position Type Shift Information:

• 8 working hours within the core hours 6a-6p

 

Location: Quantico, VA

US Citizenship: US Citizenship is required.

Clearance: Current Top Secret Clearance is required.

 

 

Ideal Innovations, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin,

sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.

Ideal Innovations, Inc. is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.