What are the responsibilities and job description for the Analytical Toxicologist 3 - Method Development Supervisor position at SNA International?
SNA International seeks an experienced Analytical Toxicologist with a strong work ethic to join our team. SNA International’s team works together in pursuit of the same cause: build a safe and just world by empowering organizations in the use of forensics, biometrics, and identity intelligence.
The Analytical Toxicologist 3 – Method Development Supervisor will serve as a Section Head and Supervisory Analyst in the Division of Forensic Toxicology directing method development and validation projects. The incumbent will introduce ideas for method development based on analytical challenges experienced within AFMES and the postmortem/human performance drug testing community, and implement these ideas post completion. In addition, the incumbent will schedule and supervise analysts, lead research and analytical projects, develop and revise existing standard operating procedures (SOP), and serve as a subject matter expert in the area of Forensic Toxicology for AFMES and for the military drug testing community.
Critical Work Responsibilities:
- Lead method development, validation, and research projects providing technical advice as needed.
- Evaluation of instrumentation, extraction techniques, analysis protocols, and data review.
- Supervision of analysts and senior scientific staff in the following techniques:
- Advanced Knowledge of Immunoassay Methodology
- Gas Chromatography screening techniques including Basic Drugs, Carbon Monoxide, and Headspace Volatiles analyses
- Basic, Acidic and Neutral Drug Extractions (via Solid Phase or Liquid/Liquid)
- Advanced Knowledge of Mass Spectrometry and compound fragmentation
- Advanced Knowledge of Quantitative Analysis
- Advanced Knowledge of Instrumental Analysis
- Mass Spectrometry (Advanced)
- Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (Advanced)
- Liquid Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (Advanced)
- Tandem Mass Spectrometry (Advanced)
- Ensure laboratory compliance, participation, and accreditation by approved outside agencies. Participates in laboratory analysis programs including:
- Routine instrument maintenance
- Analysis of quality control specimens
- Analysis of qualitative and quantitative specimens
- Preparation for laboratory inspections by certifying and accrediting agencies
- Responsible for maintaining laboratory facilities and equipment in operating condition and reporting problems and possible solutions to the Chief, Laboratory Operations
- Evaluation, modification, and improvement of laboratory standard operating procedures (SOP) and ensuring laboratory compliance with those standards. This involves reporting SOP discrepancies to the Chief, Laboratory Operations.
- 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 awareness of existing and potential problems concerning laboratory safety, equipment operation, maintaining supply readiness, and other critical laboratory functions.
- Manage 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.
- Serves as a staff faculty member for training courses sponsored by the Division. These courses are tailored for specific audiences including military drug testing staff members, military investigative agents, forensic pathology residents, and student interns.
- Demonstrate work ethic traits required to maintain good team cohesion and to set a good working example.
- Assume responsibilities of Chief, Laboratory Operations, in his/her absence.
- Perform other job-related duties appropriate to the Division mission as assigned.
Minimum Requirements
- M.S. or Ph.D. in Science-related field (e.g., Chemistry, Biology, Forensics, etc.)
- 3 or 4 years of experience in a Forensic Toxicology laboratory, respectively
- Documentation of advanced training in the techniques listed above
- Training, knowledge, and skills in advanced analytical techniques
TO APPLY:
Please submit a cover letter along with your CV. CVs without a cover letter will not be considered.
Please submit a cover letter along with your CV. CVs without a cover letter will not be considered.
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.
