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Analytical Toxicologist 1 - Postmortem/Human Performance (AT1)

SNA International
SNA International Salary
Dover, DE Full Time
POSTED ON 1/21/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/21/2025
SNA International is seeking an Analytical Toxicologist 1 to work as a federal contractor within the Armed Forces Medical Examiner System. The successful candidate will serve as a bench level analyst for the Division of Forensic Toxicology. The position will provide screening and confirmation data, quantitative data, full scan mass spectra analysis, corrective action measures, standard operating procedures (SOP) improvements and revisions, participate in research programs, and perform all special testing as directed by laboratory management. 
 
Major Responsibilities: 
  • Spectrophotometric carbon monoxide analysis 
     Color tests for cyanide, salicylate and acetaminophen 
     Gas chromatography screening techniques including: 
                            basic drugs 
                            - carbon monoxide 
                            - cyanide and headspace volatiles analyses 
     Basic, acid and neutral drug extractions via solid phase or liquid/liquid 
  •  Basic knowledge of immunoassay methodology 
  •  Basic knowledge of mass spectrometry and compound fragmentation 
  • Basic knowledge of quantitative analysis 
  • Basic knowledge of instrumental analysis 
  • Mass Spectrometry (Basic) 
  • Gas chromatography/Mass spectrometry
  • Liquid chromatography/Mass spectrometry
  • Tandem mass spectrometry
  • Maintain an accurate written record of all analyses performed and ensure proper archiving of records
  • Ensure that specimens are properly received into the laboratory, an accurate chain of custody is established and maintained, specimens are accessioned, specimens are aliquoted for subsequent testing and logged into the Toxicology Database.
  • Participate in laboratory analysis programs including routine instrument maintenance, analysis of quality control specimens, preparation for laboratory inspections from certifying and accrediting agencies, and in maintaining laboratory facilities and equipment in operating condition and reporting discrepancies and possible solutions to supervisory staff.
  • Participate in Laboratory Analysis Programs including the evaluation of laboratory standard operating procedures (SOP) and ensuring laboratory compliance with those standards. This involves reporting SOP discrepancies to supervisory staff.
  • Calibrate instruments, prepare reagents and samples for testing, complete testing and prepare written reports for supervisory staff
  • Evaluation of instruments, extractions, analysis protocols, and data review.
  • Complete research projects as assigned.
  • Maintain logs of analyses performed, equipment problems and solutions, temperature logs and equipment operation logs.
  • Maintain the laboratory in a mission readiness status at all times; this requires the analyst to be aware of existing and potential problems concerning laboratory safety, equipment operation, maintain supply readiness and other critical laboratory functions.
  • Handle hazardous materials and waste, ensuring proper safety precautions are taken in storing and disposition of these materials.
  • Authorship in peer reviewed journal and/or presentation of scientific data.
  • Perform other job-related duties appropriate to the Division mission as assigned 
Education/Training/Other Requirements: 
 
  • B.S. or M.S.in Science-related field (e.g., chemistry, biology, Forensics etc.) 
 
 
 
Must be a US citizen able to complete a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NAC-I) background investigation. 
 
TO APPLY: 
 
Please submit your resume and a cover letter that outlines why you should be considered for this position and position level. CVs without a cover letter will not be considered. 
 
No phone calls please. 
 
 
SNA International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.  

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