The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the...
Analytical Forensic Toxicologist 5 (Chief of Lab Operations)
The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the..., Dover, Delaware, United States, 19904
Overview:
Join the HJF Team!
HJF is seeking a
Analytical Forensic Toxicologist 5 (Chief of Lab Operations)
to support analyses on biological specimens in support of the Defense Health Agency’s (DHA) Armed Forces Medical Examiner System (AFMES) at Dover Airforce Base in Delaware.
AFMES is a Tri-Service organization, comprised of administrative S-Staff and three (3) integrated Divisions (Forensic Pathology Investigation, DoD DNA Operations, and Forensic Toxicology) whose overall mission is to provide comprehensive and innovative medico-legal services worldwide.
This position is contingent on contract award.
Responsibilities:
Direct laboratory operations, schedule and supervise analysts, technicians, clerical and administrative support personnel, introduce ideas for method development and improvement, implement research and method development ideas post completion, and serve as an expert in Forensic Toxicology.
Review analytical data; make analytical and administrative decisions based on scientific evidence and case history for final case review.
Provide screening and confirmation data, quantitative data, full scan mass spectrum, corrective action measures, SOP revisions, SOP updates, SOP improvements, final tier data review authority, participate in research and method development programs, complete and implement research and method improvements, and perform any special testing as directed by laboratory management.
Perform analyses on biological specimens.
Serve as subject matter expert to the military drug testing community as well as the AFMES postmortem mission.
Lead research and analytical projects, supervise and review data of junior personnel, schedule personnel and equipment resources, and introduce ideas for method development based on analytical challenges.
Implement research and method development ideas post completion.
Serve as a subject matter expert and consultant for the DoD Military Drug Testing Program.
Qualifications: Education and Experience:
PhD in toxicology, biochemistry or the physical or biological sciences from an accredited university required with at least three (3) years’ experience in forensic toxicology; OR a Master’s degree in toxicology, biochemistry, chemistry or the physical or biological sciences from an accredited university and at least four (4) years’ experience in forensic toxicology.
Must be ABFT certified.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Interact with senior level leadership such as Division Chiefs, Chief of Staff, Director and Deputy Director AFMES, and high-level military and civilian medical, health care and technical personnel.
Knowledge and experience in filing techniques; preparing and editing technical documentation using software such as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel; transcription of documents, data entry, and preparing management support documentation.
Excellent communication skills.
Ability to troubleshoot technical procedures.
Ability to work independently and supervise others.
Physical Capabilities:
Lifting: Requires lifting materials up to 10 lbs.
Work Environment:
This position will take place primarily in a laboratory setting.
Compensation:
The annual salary range for this position is $100,500 - $186,600. Actual salary will be determined based on experience, education, etc.
Benefits:
HJF offers a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on health and well-being, including medical, dental, vision coverage, health savings and retirement plans.
Some HJF employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Proof of vaccination or an approved religious or medical accommodation will be required.
Employment with HJF is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, which may include contacting professional references, verification of previous employment, education, credentials, and a criminal background check.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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HJF is seeking a
Analytical Forensic Toxicologist 5 (Chief of Lab Operations)
to support analyses on biological specimens in support of the Defense Health Agency’s (DHA) Armed Forces Medical Examiner System (AFMES) at Dover Airforce Base in Delaware.
AFMES is a Tri-Service organization, comprised of administrative S-Staff and three (3) integrated Divisions (Forensic Pathology Investigation, DoD DNA Operations, and Forensic Toxicology) whose overall mission is to provide comprehensive and innovative medico-legal services worldwide.
This position is contingent on contract award.
Responsibilities:
Direct laboratory operations, schedule and supervise analysts, technicians, clerical and administrative support personnel, introduce ideas for method development and improvement, implement research and method development ideas post completion, and serve as an expert in Forensic Toxicology.
Review analytical data; make analytical and administrative decisions based on scientific evidence and case history for final case review.
Provide screening and confirmation data, quantitative data, full scan mass spectrum, corrective action measures, SOP revisions, SOP updates, SOP improvements, final tier data review authority, participate in research and method development programs, complete and implement research and method improvements, and perform any special testing as directed by laboratory management.
Perform analyses on biological specimens.
Serve as subject matter expert to the military drug testing community as well as the AFMES postmortem mission.
Lead research and analytical projects, supervise and review data of junior personnel, schedule personnel and equipment resources, and introduce ideas for method development based on analytical challenges.
Implement research and method development ideas post completion.
Serve as a subject matter expert and consultant for the DoD Military Drug Testing Program.
Qualifications: Education and Experience:
PhD in toxicology, biochemistry or the physical or biological sciences from an accredited university required with at least three (3) years’ experience in forensic toxicology; OR a Master’s degree in toxicology, biochemistry, chemistry or the physical or biological sciences from an accredited university and at least four (4) years’ experience in forensic toxicology.
Must be ABFT certified.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Interact with senior level leadership such as Division Chiefs, Chief of Staff, Director and Deputy Director AFMES, and high-level military and civilian medical, health care and technical personnel.
Knowledge and experience in filing techniques; preparing and editing technical documentation using software such as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel; transcription of documents, data entry, and preparing management support documentation.
Excellent communication skills.
Ability to troubleshoot technical procedures.
Ability to work independently and supervise others.
Physical Capabilities:
Lifting: Requires lifting materials up to 10 lbs.
Work Environment:
This position will take place primarily in a laboratory setting.
Compensation:
The annual salary range for this position is $100,500 - $186,600. Actual salary will be determined based on experience, education, etc.
Benefits:
HJF offers a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on health and well-being, including medical, dental, vision coverage, health savings and retirement plans.
Some HJF employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Proof of vaccination or an approved religious or medical accommodation will be required.
Employment with HJF is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, which may include contacting professional references, verification of previous employment, education, credentials, and a criminal background check.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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