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Drug Test Analyst Jobs in Virginia (NOW HIRING)

Software Automation Test Lead

Arlington, VA ยท On-site

$54.75 - $74.50/hr

... the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). Work Location : Arlington, VA or Merrifield, VA ... Working closely with developers and Requirements Analyst peers to clarify requirements and improve ...

Software Automation Test Lead

Arlington, VA

$54.75 - $74.50/hr

... the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). Work Location : Arlington, VA or Merrifield, VA ... Working closely with developers and Requirements Analyst peers to clarify requirements and improve ...

Ability to pass a federal background check (no criminal record, pass drug test, either US citizen ... Data analysis skills and ability to prepare clear summaries of test results. * Forklift or overhead ...

OSINT Analyst - Junior - TS/SCI

Quantico, VA ยท On-site

$60K - $75K/yr

... tests analytic rigor of analytic products. Minimum Qualifications * Active TS/SCI security ... Wiser Imagery Services is a drug-free workplace. We respectfully request not to be contacted by ...

Procurement Analyst

Springfield, VA ยท On-site +1

$121K - $187K/yr

Analyzing small business performance data. * Designing, developing, and managing dashboards ... You must submit to a pre-employment drug test. * You may be required to serve a one-year ...

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Drug Test Analyst information

What does a drug test analyst do?

A Drug Test Analyst is responsible for collecting, preparing, and analyzing biological samples such as urine, blood, or hair to detect the presence of drugs or other substances. They use specialized laboratory equipment and follow strict procedures to ensure accurate and reliable results. Their work is crucial in various settings, including workplaces, sports organizations, law enforcement, and healthcare. Analysts must also maintain detailed records, adhere to legal regulations, and ensure the confidentiality of test results.

What are some common challenges faced by drug test analysts in ensuring accurate results?

Drug Test Analysts often encounter challenges such as handling a high volume of samples while maintaining strict chain-of-custody protocols and minimizing the risk of contamination or human error. They must also stay updated on evolving testing methods and substances of abuse to ensure reliable detection. Working closely with laboratory technicians and quality assurance teams, analysts are responsible for interpreting complex data and adhering to regulatory standards, which requires a keen attention to detail and strong analytical skills.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a drug test analyst, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Drug Test Analyst, a solid background in chemistry, laboratory procedures, and a related science degree are typically required. Familiarity with analytical instruments such as gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS), liquid chromatography, and laboratory information management systems (LIMS) is essential. Attention to detail, integrity, and strong organizational skills are crucial soft skills in this role. These competencies ensure accurate, reliable test results and uphold the integrity of the testing process in compliance-driven environments.

What is the difference between Drug Test Analyst vs Drug Testing Technician?

AspectDrug Test AnalystDrug Testing Technician
CertificationsOften requires certification in drug testing proceduresMay require basic training or certification depending on employer
Work EnvironmentLaboratories, clinics, or medical facilitiesCollection sites, clinics, or mobile testing units
Job ResponsibilitiesAnalyzing drug test samples, ensuring accuracy, reporting resultsCollecting samples, preparing specimens, maintaining chain of custody
Industry UsageUsed in healthcare, legal, and employment screeningPrimarily in employment screening and legal cases

The main difference between a Drug Test Analyst and a Drug Testing Technician lies in their roles. Drug Test Analysts focus on analyzing samples and reporting results, often working in labs, while Drug Testing Technicians handle sample collection and specimen preparation at testing sites. Both roles are essential in drug testing processes but require different skill sets and responsibilities.

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INTERDISCIPLINARY GENERAL ENGINEER/OPERATIONS RESEARCH ANALYST

Immediate Office of the Chief of Naval Operations

Norfolk, VA โ€ข On-site, Remote

$108K - $140K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 27 days ago


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This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies through the Certain Personnel/Modified Direct Hiring Authority. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.
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Duties
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  • You will support teams during the Test and Evaluation Master Plan (TEMP) preparation and development.
  • You will ensure test team obtains and adheres to the most current test plan processes, procedures, and templates.
  • You will review and comment on all test plans prior to forwarding to division director and deputy director for review.
  • You will maintain oversight of all testing to ensure test is executed and data is collected per test plan and any test issues are communicated up the chain of command.
  • You will implement new concepts, methodologies, procedures, and designs to achieve the required level of compatibility or commonality across the operational, procedural, and technical spectrums of operational testing.

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Conditions of employment
  • Must be a US Citizen.
  • Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
  • Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
  • New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
  • Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
  • Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
  • You will be required to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
  • Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or fail the test. You will be subject to random testing.
  • This position is covered under the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA). Certification in the Acquisition Functional Area and category assigned to the position is required within established category timeframes.
  • You must obtain a DAWIA Level III certification in Test and Evaluation within the prescribed timelines.
  • This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.

Qualifications
There are Basic Requirements for a 0801 General Engineer and 1515 Operations Research Analyst. You must meet the Basic Requirement for at least one of these series. See the "Education" section of this announcement for details.
Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 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) Two years of experience testing major programs to include experience with design of testing methodologies, execution of tests, standardization principles and practices, and evaluation and interpretation of testing results. 2) Must have knowledge of the theories, practices, methodologies, and standards of testing in a realistic operational environment of major acquisition programs. 3) Experience in or with military operations. Naval experience preferred, but not required. 4) Knowledge of Integrated Test and Evaluation concepts and methodologies. Knowledge of the Mission Based Test Design process preferred, but not required. 5) Experience with data analysis, collection, extraction, and evaluation. 6) Experience managing and leading complex teams composed of both military and civilian personnel. Skilled at forming high-performing teams to accomplish assigned tasks. Able to translate strategic guidance into tactical action.
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/0800/general-engineering-series-0801/
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.
Education
0801 Engineering Series Basic Requirements:
A. Degree: Engineering. To be acceptable, the program must: (1) lead to a bachelor's degree in a school of engineering with at least one program accredited by ABET; or (2) include differential and integral calculus and courses (more advanced than first-year physics and chemistry) in five of the following seven areas of engineering science or physics: (a) statics, dynamics; (b) strength of materials (stress-strain relationships); (c) fluid mechanics, hydraulics; (d) thermodynamics; (e) electrical fields and circuits; (f) nature and properties of materials (relating particle and aggregate structure to properties); and (g) any other comparable area of fundamental engineering science or physics, such as optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics.
B. Combination of education and experience college-level education, training, and/or technical experience that furnished (1) a thorough knowledge of the physical and mathematical sciences underlying engineering, and (2) a good understanding, both theoretical and practical, of the engineering sciences and techniques and their applications to one of the branches of engineering. The adequacy of such background must be demonstrated by one of the following:
1. Professional registration or licensure Current registration as an Engineer Intern (EI), Engineer in Training (EIT)1 , or licensure as a Professional Engineer (PE) by any State, the District of Columbia, Guam, or Puerto Rico. Absent other means of qualifying under this standard, those applicants who achieved such registration by means other than written test (e.g., State grandfather or eminence provisions) are eligible only for positions that are within or closely related to the specialty field of their registration. For example, an applicant who attains registration through a State Board's eminence provision as a manufacturing engineer typically would be rated eligible only for manufacturing engineering positions.
2. Written Test Evidence of having successfully passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE)2 examination or any other written test required for professional registration by an engineering licensure board in the various States, the District of Columbia, Guam, and Puerto Rico.
3. Specified academic courses Successful completion of at least 60 semester hours of courses in the physical, mathematical, and engineering sciences and that included the courses specified in the basic requirements under paragraph A. The courses must be fully acceptable toward meeting the requirements of an engineering program as described in paragraph A.
4. Related curriculum Successful completion of a curriculum leading to a bachelor's degree in an appropriate scientific field, e.g., engineering technology, physics, chemistry, architecture, computer science, mathematics, hydrology, or geology, may be accepted in lieu of a bachelor's degree in engineering, provided the applicant has had at least 1 year of professional engineering experience acquired under professional engineering supervision and guidance. Ordinarily there should be either an established plan of intensive training to develop professional engineering competence, or several years of prior professional engineering-type experience, e.g., in interdisciplinary positions. (The above examples of related curricula are not all-inclusive.)
1515 Operations Research Series Basic Requirements:
Degree in operations research; or at least 24 semester hours in a combination of operations research, mathematics, probability, statistics, mathematical logic, science, or subject-matter courses requiring substantial competence in college-level mathematics or statistics. At least 3 of the 24 semester hours must have been in calculus.
Additional information
This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.
Several vacancies may be filled.
A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.
Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf.
Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below.
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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