Forensic Toxicology Instructor

CFSRE; Horsham (PA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Center for Forensic Science Research & Education (CFSRE) in Horsham, PA seeks a Forensic Toxicology Instructor for year-round, full-time education and training. The role includes graduate laboratory instruction, summer internship leadership, and collaborative programs with partner universities to advance forensic toxicology education.

You will design and deliver hands-on methods, mentor students, and contribute to curriculum development while working with a multidisciplinary team in a

Qualifications

• Forensic toxicology or forensic science master’s degree or higher.
• At least 2 years of teaching, training, or mentoring experience.
• Hands-on laboratory experience in toxicology or analytical chemistry.
• Knowledge of analytical instrumentation and lab procedures.
• Strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to teach and mentor students with varying lab experience.

Responsibilities

• Graduate instruction delivering hands-on toxicology lab training for graduate students.
• Lead two summer undergraduate toxicology internship cohorts with supervision and mentorship.
• Design and manage toxicology training for visiting scientists in S America and S Asia.
• Provide instruction in sample prep, chromatography, MS, data interpretation, and QA.
• Develop and update lab exercises, materials, assessments, and protocols.
• Mentor students in lab skills, scientific communication, and career readiness.
• Support continuing education courses and workshops year-round.
• Collaborate with CFSRE scientists and university partners to coordinate activities.

Skills

Teaching experience

Lab instruction

Communication skills

Education

Master's in forensic toxicology/forensic science

Tools

Mass spectrometry

Chromatography

Analytical instrumentation

Job description

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Forensic Toxicology Instructor to join our education and training team. This full-time, year-round position offers an exciting opportunity to educate and mentor the next generation of forensic scientists through hands-on laboratory instruction, graduate education, and professional training.

The successful candidate will serve as a primary instructor for forensic toxicology laboratory internships associated with our graduate partnerships with Thomas Jefferson University's Master of Science in Forensic Toxicology program and Arcadia University's Master of Science in Forensic Science program. The instructor will also lead two summer undergraduate forensic toxicology internship cohorts and support additional educational initiatives throughout the year.

• Graduate Instruction: Deliver hands‑on forensic toxicology laboratory training for graduate students enrolled in our Thomas Jefferson University and Arcadia University programs.
• Summer Internships: Lead two summer undergraduate forensic toxicology internship cohorts, including laboratory exercises, student supervision, assessments, and mentorship.
• INL Visiting Scientist Toxicology Skills: Design and manage a training program for toxicologists in S American and S Asian countries.
• Laboratory Training: Provide instruction in sample preparation, analytical techniques, chromatography, mass spectrometry, data interpretation, and laboratory quality assurance.
• Curriculum Development: Develop and update laboratory exercises, instructional materials, assessments, and training protocols to reflect current forensic science practices and emerging technologies.
• Student Mentorship: Guide students in laboratory skills, scientific communication, research, professional development, and career readiness.
• Additional Teaching: Support CFSRE's continuing education courses, specialized workshops, workforce development programs, and other laboratory-based training initiatives throughout the year.
• Program Collaboration: Work closely with CFSRE scientists, university faculty, and educational staff to coordinate instructional activities and maintain high-quality learning experiences.

Who You'll Work With

Joining the CFSRE as a Senior Scientist means becoming part of an elite team of toxicologists, chemists, scientists, biologists, and many other forensic experts. We have 5,000 square feet of bench space for sample preparation, and instrumentation dedicated to the field of forensic toxicology and chemistry. You will be supported by cutting edge resources while collaborating with industry leaders, engaging with a network of professionals from public health and safety sectors to translate your research into real‑world applications and impacts. Your work will contribute to a collaborative environment that fosters innovation and professional development.

Who You Are

You hold a master’s degree in forensic toxicology, forensic science, analytical chemistry, chemistry, or a related scientific field, and you bring hands‑on laboratory experience in forensic toxicology or analytical chemistry along with a solid understanding of analytical instrumentation and lab procedures. You have at least two years of experience teaching, training, or mentoring students or laboratory personnel, and you know how to adapt your instruction to learners at every level of lab experience. With strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills, you will confidently guide and inspire the next generation of forensic scientists.

Required Skills:

• Master's degree in forensic toxicology, forensic science, analytical chemistry, chemistry, or a related scientific discipline.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience teaching, training, or mentoring students or laboratory personnel.
• Practical laboratory experience in forensic toxicology or analytical chemistry.
• Knowledge of analytical instrumentation and forensic toxicology laboratory procedures.
• Strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to effectively teach and mentor students with varying levels of laboratory experience.

Why CFSRE

Joining the Center for Forensic Science Research & Education in Horsham, PA, is not just employment—it's a chance to lead in forensic science. Our new lab, equipped with the latest technology thanks to partnerships like the Fredric Rieders Family Foundation and NMS Labs, enables you to pioneer new forensic methods. Collaborations with Arcadia University and Thomas Jefferson University offer academic roles that complement your investigative work at CFSRE. You'll find a rewarding career that merges innovation with education, set against the backdrop of the tranquil Horsham suburbs only 30 minutes from Philadelphia and a 2 short hours to beautiful beaches! Here, your contributions don't only push scientific boundaries—they serve justice. Embrace a future at CFSRE, where your talents drive forensic science forward!

This is a full-time employment position located at the Center for Forensic Science Research and Education (CFSRE) in Horsham, Pennsylvania.

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