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Forensic Biologist - Direct Hire (Open Continuous Announcement)

Department of Justice - Wichita, Kansas

Posted Apr 15, 2026

Benefits

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Salary
$75K-$97K From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026
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Market context

U.S. role benchmark (BLS OEWS)
$111,944 U.S. median for this role
Projected growth (BLS Employment Projections)
+13.7% - Much faster than average

23% below the BLS role benchmark for data and ml aggregate.

Matched to SOC 15-1252 - Data and ML aggregate by role bucket.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2024 and Employment Projections, 2024-2034.

Role

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Seniority
Mid From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Schedule

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Application

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Assessment
Required From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026
Deadline
Jul 10, 2026 From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Where they hire

Hires in: KS From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

About this role

Forensic Biologist - Direct Hire (Open Continuous Announcement) Wichita, Kansas Summary This position is located under the Office of Science and Technology, Forensic Sciences Division, Laboratory Services Branch, Forensic Crime Gun Intelligence Laboratory in Wichita, Kansas. Laboratory work encompasses a broad range of responsibilities critical to ATF's mission of combatting violent crime. This is an open continuous announcement, open until July 10, 2026. Qualified applicants will be considered and referred as vacancies become available. Duties The incumbent serves as a Forensic Biologist in a Forensic Science Laboratory within the Office of Science and Technology (OST) responsible for providing forensic support of the Bureau's primary law enforcement missions and technical guidance to laboratory personnel. ATF Laboratory Services conducts scientific, technical, and physical analyses on evidentiary material and analyzes data connected with criminal investigations. Typical work assignments include: Performs routine forensic DNA examinations with limited technical guidance. Performs DNA extractions, quantifications, amplifications and short tandem repeat (STR) DNA typing techniques, along with data analysis, mixture interpretation and statistical calculations. Draws conclusions based on fully documented physical examination of the evidence and interpretation of the analytical results and prepares laboratory reports. Works with senior examiners to conduct research or evaluate new technology and scientific equipment for adoption or acquisition by Laboratory Services. Provides expert witness testimony on the basis of laboratory examinations. Requirements Key Requirements: Must be U.S. Citizen or National May be required to serve a one-year probationary period. Pass drug screening and subject to random drug test. Suitable for Federal employment

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