Clinical Mass Spectrometry Analyst
- City, State:
- Dayton, OH
- Location/Base:
- Wright Patterson AFB, OH
- Level:
- Entry Level
- Pay Plan-Grade:
- DR-01
- Pay Range (without Locality):
- DR-01: $46,788 - $89,832
- Technology Directorate/Mission Organization:
- 711
- Office Symbol:
- PHEL
- Job Overview:
This announcement will be accepting candidate submissions until 11:45 PM EST, 27 July 2026.
The Epidemiology Laboratory Division of the 711th Human Performance Wing within the Air Force Research Laboratory (711HPW/PHE). The incumbent will serve as an Associate Clinical Laboratory Scientist .
Position duties include, but are not limited to:
- Develops, validates, and implements complex analytical methods using Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS) instrumentation.
- Performs routine and advanced analysis of clinical specimens, ensuring accuracy and precision of results.
- Conducts troubleshooting, maintenance, and calibration of mass spectrometry and associated laboratory equipment.
- Adheres to and promotes compliance with clinical laboratory accreditation standards such as CLIA, CLSI, and CAP.
- Authors and reviews standard operating procedures (SOPs) and participates in quality management system activities.
- Required Qualifications:
- United States Citizenship.
- Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov.
- Ability to obtain and maintain the appropriate clearance for the position.
- This position may require travel.
- For educational requirements please see the following for more information:
- https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0600/clinical-laboratory-science-series-0644/.
- https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1300/chemistry-series-1320/.
- Applicants must have at least one (1) year or 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to next lower grade level in the Federal service or equivalent in an alternate pay system.
- Desired Qualifications:
- Deep understanding of Liquid Chromatography, Mass Spectrometry instrumentation operation and method development.
- Familiarity with clinical laboratory accreditation standards and regulations (CLIA, CLSI, CAP, etc.) and quality management systems.
- Proficient with information technology, data management, and basic statistical methods.
- Additional Information:
Requisition Number 99748
- Telework:
- Yes, this position is eligible for situational telework; as determined by agency policy
- Eligible for a Referral Bonus?:
- No
- Posting End Date:
- 07/27/2026