Research Chemist

4 weeks ago

Sterling, United States Drug Enforcement Administration Full time

As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service.

As a Research Chemist (Heroin Drug Program Technical Authority) your typical work assignments may include:
Conducting research on heroin and opium to recognize new trends and/or changes in illicit opium cultivation and clandestine heroin.
Developing methods to target opium and process-related impurities to gain insight into heroin production techniques.
Demonstrating leadership qualities and promoting an inspired, collaborative work environment.
Deriving intelligence data and information from signature analysis and communicates the findings via emails, phone calls, reports, and intelligence bulletins or notes.
Serving as an expert in the acquisition, compilation, and review of chemistry data from a variety of analytical techniques to include spectrometry, spectroscopy, and chromatography, as well as expertise in organic chemistry
Demonstrating advanced professional knowledge of physical, chemical and instrumental techniques and methods of analysis used in chemical profiling of illicit substances
Conducting briefings and lectures on heroin data and trends to U.S. federal/state/local government agencies, policy makers, and international counterparts
Assisting prosecutors and testifying as an expert witness on heroin, opium, opiates, and opium poppy-related cases.
Traveling to opium and heroin-producing countries to gather intelligence information on poppy cultivation practices and heroin production techniques.

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