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About The Position

Requirements

• Meet the basic education requirement: a degree in physical sciences, life sciences, or engineering that includes 30 semester hours in chemistry, mathematics through differential and integral calculus, and at least 6 semester hours of physics; or equivalent coursework plus appropriate experience or additional education.
• For GS-9, demonstrate one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-7, including relevant analytical methodologies or principles, work within a standards-based Quality Management System, quality assurance functions, and laboratory quality assurance practices; alternatively, have two years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master's degree or a master's or equivalent graduate degree in relevant courses.
• For GS-11, demonstrate one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-9, including administering an accredited Quality Management System under supervision, handling corrective-action processes with limited supervision, evaluating quality data and practices and reporting nonconformities, and maintaining defensible records; alternatively, have three years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in relevant courses.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may qualify at the GS-9 or GS-11 level; combined qualifying percentages must total at least 100 percent.
• Submit transcripts when qualifying based on education or a combination of education and experience; education must be successfully completed at an accredited school, college, or university.
• Meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the announcement closing date.
• Be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. National.
• Individuals born male after December 31, 1959, must be registered with Selective Service or exempt.
• Successfully complete the required background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
• Successfully complete a one-year probationary period unless previously served.
• Pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
• Enroll in Continuous Vetting.
• Use direct deposit for federal payments.
• Meet the applicable qualification requirements for the GS-9 or GS-11 grade level.

Responsibilities

• Work with laboratory staff and management to ensure Quality Management Systems are suitable and fit for purpose.
• Monitor laboratory operations for adherence to quality plans and requirements.
• Analyze and investigate adverse quality trends or conditions, and initiate and monitor corrective actions.
• Organize and conduct audits and/or management reviews.
• Develop, coordinate, and maintain records to support the accuracy and defensibility of operations, data, and decisions.
• Communicate findings to management.
• Coordinate improvements to the Quality Management System while ensuring mission specifications are consistently met.

Benefits

• Federal employees receive a comprehensive benefits package for themselves and their families; specific eligibility depends on position type.