Science and Medicine
STEM at the FBI
Science and Medicine Careers
Science and medicine careers at the FBI leverage cutting-edge technology and methodologies to provide a meaningful impact to national security and local communities.
Overview
Our scientists and medical professionals use cutting-edge techniques and advanced technologies to support FBI personnel to advance the mission. Their medical assessments are crucial to maintaining a healthy workforce, and their scientific assessments, interpretations, and trial testimonies are pivotal to the FBI’s investigative success.
Examples of Science and Medicine Roles
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Biologists analyze DNA from body-fluid stains and other biological tissues recovered from items of evidence.
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Chemists provide analytical and comparison services in one or more specialized disciplines, such as toxicology, paints and polymers, explosives, fire debris, and chemical warfare agents.
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Physical scientists extract and preserve evidence in multiple disciplines, like trace evidence, latent fingerprints, or firearms/toolmarks.
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Occupational Health Nurses (PDF) assess and treat the routine and emergency health care needs of our workforce, facilitate Fitness-for-Duty examinations, and maintain quality control measures.
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Qualifications and Eligibility
Minimum Qualifications
For most science positions, you must have one of the following:
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A bachelor’s degree or higher from a U.S. accredited college or university in a biological science, chemistry, engineering, forensic science, physical science, life science, mathematics, or a related field.
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A combination of education and experience with course work equivalent to a major mentioned above. Some positions require completion of 24-30 course hours equivalent to a major mentioned above, plus additional education or appropriate experience.
For nursing roles, you must have the following:
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A passing score on the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX)
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An active and unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse (RN) in a state, District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States
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Two to five years of experience as an RN in the emergency room or intensive care, medical/surgical, or occupational health units, with specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level
Note: Qualifications and requirements may vary. For a complete list, please reference a specific job listing.
Eligibility
In addition to job-specific qualifications, you must meet all FBI eligibility requirements.
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Hiring Process
The hiring process consists of multiple phases. The first step is to visit our application portal and create a profile.
For more information and to see the process in detail, visit the hiring process section on our Eligibility and Hiring page.
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