Clinical Metrology Technician

NIST is seeking a Physical Science Technician to support the production of Reference Materials. This role is analytical focused on supporting the NIST Standards program through high-level measurement science. The core responsibility is to use advanced laboratory instruments, like LC-MS, to analyze complex samples and certify official Standard Reference Materials (SRMs) for clinical and food applications. In order to qualify, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-10 (ZT-III at NIST) level. Specialized experience is defined as: Experience with characterization and value assignment of reference materials Experience with maintenance of, and analysis on liquid chromatography with mass spectrometry instrumentation (LC/MS) Experience in sample preparation for clinical materials and food materials. Experience with chemical inventory management systems Experience with balance verification using class 01 weights, including uncertainty estimation Experience may be paid or unpaid, including volunteer work, and is considered qualified for this position. These qualification requirements are based on the OPM Qualification Standards Handbook. #J-18808-Ljbffr US National Institute of Standards and Technology