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Naval Medical Command

PHYSICAL SCIENCE TECHNICIAN

$40,736 to $52,957 a year

  • Naval Air Station Jacksonville, Florida
  • Department of the Navy

Found by HiredNow AI on Oct 5, 2026. Subscribers saw it first.

About the role

Salary: $40,736.00 to $52,957.00 Per Year

You will serve as a PHYSICAL SCIENCE TECHNICIAN within NAVDRUGLAB JAX FL.

Major duties
You will process forensic specimens by receiving samples, verifying all documentation, and entering data into a laboratory information system.
You will maintain a strict forensic chain of custody by precisely labeling samples, inserting quality controls, and preparing all related documentation.
You will identify and document any sample discrepancies using detailed coding systems and will separate specific samples for advanced confirmation testing.
You will ensure a safe and orderly work environment by complying with all safety regulations, maintaining lab cleanliness, and restocking supplies as needed.

Qualifications

GS-05 level: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-04 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Utilizing laboratory operations, procedures, and record systems; 2) Measuring liquid and liquid transfers using laboratory equipment; 3) Maintaining sample identification and inventory control using manual methods or computer technology; and 4) Following laboratory requirements and standardized operational procedures. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: Physical Science Technician Series 1311

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