Supervisory Chemist or Supervisory Toxicology (Forensic) (Deputy Laboratory Director)
- Location
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States
- Work arrangement
- On-site
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Category
- Science & Research
- Industry
- Operations & Management
- Salary
- $143,913 – $187,093 / year
- Openings
- 1
- Apply by
- 6 Nov 2026
About the role
Lead a forensic drug-testing laboratory in Washington, DC, as Deputy Laboratory Director with the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency's Pretrial Services Agency. You will help run a laboratory with separate screening and confirmation drug-testing sections, set operating goals, interpret complex scientific data for stakeholders, and manage scientists and technical staff — including work assignments, performance, leave and training — while handling financial and administrative work with the laboratory operations manager and giving expert testimony when needed. Applicants need a degree in toxicology or a related physical, life or engineering science, certification from a board recognised under the clinical laboratory regulations, and one year of specialised experience; no education substitution is allowed. Pay is $143,913 to $187,093 a year (GS-14). U.S. citizenship, a background investigation, drug testing and a financial disclosure within 30 days are required. The post is in-person with no telework. Apply by 11/05/2026 through USAJOBS.
Requirements
Degree in toxicology or a related physical, life or engineering science, certification from a board recognised under the clinical laboratory regulations, and one year of specialised experience; no education substitution is allowed.
How to apply
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