Forensic Toxicology Lab Lead - Deputy Director

US Pretrial Services Agency; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pretrial Services Agency for the District of Columbia is seeking a Deputy Laboratory Director to oversee the full range of forensic screening and confirmation analyses to detect drug use and interpret data for court staff.

Qualified applicants must hold CLIA certification and possess degrees in toxicology or physical sciences with relevant coursework; one year of specialized experience in directing a forensic toxicology lab is required.

Qualifications

• CLIA certification from a board approved by HHS (e.g., ABFT, ABCC, ABB, NRCC).
• Toxicology Series 0415: degree in toxicology or related science with chemistry/biochemistry/physiology hours; 1 year of specialized experience.
• Chemistry Series 1320: degree in physical/life sciences or engineering with 30 chem hours, calculus, and 6 physics hours; or equivalent combination; 1 year of specialized experience.
• Resume must clearly show specialized experience directing a Forensic Toxicology Laboratory.

Responsibilities

• Manage and direct all phases of a Forensic Toxicology Laboratory.
• Perform full range of forensic screening and confirmation analyses to detect drug use.
• Provide interpretation of data, drug pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics to the courts.

Skills

CLIA certification

Forensic toxicology management

Education

Toxicology degree

Chemistry/Physical sciences or engineering degree with chemistry hours

Job description

The Pretrial Services Agency for the District of Columbia is seeking a Deputy Laboratory Director to oversee the full range of forensic screening and confirmation analyses to detect drug use and interpret data for court staff.

Qualified applicants must hold CLIA certification and possess degrees in toxicology or physical sciences with relevant coursework; one year of specialized experience in directing a forensic toxicology lab is required.