Forensic Toxicology Instructor: Grad & Internship Mentor

The Center for Forensic Science Research & Education; Horsham (PA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Center for Forensic Science Research & Education (CFSRE) is 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

Qualifications

• Master's degree in forensic toxicology, forensic science, analytical chemistry, chemistry, or related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience teaching, training, or mentoring students or lab personnel.
• Practical lab experience in forensic toxicology or analytical chemistry.
• Knowledge of analytical instrumentation and lab procedures.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver hands-on forensic toxicology laboratory training for graduate students.
• Lead two summer undergraduate forensic toxicology internship cohorts, including laboratory exercises, student supervision, assessments, and mentorship.
• Design and manage a training program for toxicologists in S American and S Asian countries (INL Visiting Scientist Toxicology Skills).
• Provide instruction in sample preparation, analytical techniques, chromatography, mass spectrometry, data interpretation, and laboratory quality assurance.
• Develop and update laboratory exercises, instructional materials, assessments, and training protocols to reflect current forensic science practices and emerging technologies.
• Guide students in laboratory skills, scientific communication, research, professional development, and career readiness.
• Support CFSRE's continuing education courses, specialized workshops, workforce development programs, and other laboratory-based training initiatives.
• Work closely with CFSRE scientists, university faculty, and educational staff to coordinate instructional activities and maintain high-quality learning experiences.

Skills

Teaching experience

Laboratory instruction

Communication skills

Mentorship

Education

Master's degree in forensic toxicology

Tools

LC-MS/MS

GC-MS

High-resolution MS

Job description

The Center for Forensic Science Research & Education (CFSRE) is 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