This position is with Department of Labor, Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), Technical Support, Analytical and Laboratory Service Division. MSHA works to prevent death, illness and injury from mining; promote safe and healthful workplaces for U.S. miners. MSHA carries out the provisions of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 (Mine Act) as amended by the Mine Improvement and New Emergency Response (MINER) Act of 2006.
The responsibilities described apply to both the Physical Scientist and Chemist position titles. Process and analyze complex industrial hygiene samples collected within the mining industry using sophisticated analytical techniques. Calibrates instruments, analyzes health enforcement samples, archives laboratory data, and performs preventive maintenance on laboratory instruments and accessories.
Maintains and demonstrates a high level of proficiency in the following program areas: the X-ray diffraction analysis of metal/nonmetal dust samples for quartz; analysis of metal fume and dust samples by Inductively Coupled Plasma Atomic Emission Spectroscopy; analysis of diesel particulate matter by NIOSH thermo-optical techniques; infrared analysis of coal mine gas samples by gas chromatography.
Provides high-level technical assistance, consultation to the Branch, the Center, and other MSHA groups in appropriate health sampling techniques. Prepares and reviews technical manuscripts that document test results, analytical reports, export files, modifications of analytical procedures, quality control procedures, and other information essential to improve the standardization, accuracy and reliability of analytical results.
Performs a preliminary review of all work done in support of health enforcement activities. Serves as a senior scientist and principal operator in one or more fields of testing. Serves as the lead analyst responsible for retention of the American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) accreditation for the lab functions in assigned area of responsibility.
Any applicant falsely claiming an academic degree from an accredited school will be subject to actions ranging from disqualification from federal employment to removal from federal service. If your education was completed at a foreign college or university, you must show comparability to education received in accredited educational institutions in the United States and comparability to applicable minimum coursework requirements for this position.
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dory.rhonda.a@dol.gov · 1-202-693-1000 X18471
This position is with Mine Safety and Health Administration, Department of Labor.
The posted pay range is $92543 – $120309/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
Applications close on 2026-10-19.
There are 2 openings for this position.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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