Toxicology Postdoctoral Fellow — Analytical Method Innovator

Harris County; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences is seeking a Toxicology PostDoctoral Fellow to develop and validate analytical procedures for forensic toxicology. The role involves exposure to toxicology testing methods, data interpretation, quality management, and courtroom testimony in an accredited laboratory.

The candidate will contribute to method development using ELISA, GC/MS, LC/MS/MS and LC/TOF MS, participate in training, and support standard operations within a professional forensic

Qualifications

• PhD in Toxicology, Pharmacology, Chemistry or related physical science.
• 20+ semester hours of undergrad/graduate coursework in Biochemistry, Chemistry, and/or Pharmacology.
• Two years of hands-on, research experience in toxicology, pharmacology, chemistry or a related physical science.
• Strong publication record.

Responsibilities

• Develops and validates analytical procedures for toxicology analyses using ELISA, CO-oximetry, chemistries, headspace GC/FID, GC/MS, GC/MS/MS, LC/MS/MS and/or LC/TOF MS.
• Critically evaluates instrumental data and ensures test results meet performance criteria.
• Prepares test reagents and maintains supplies for method development and validation activities; performs lab upkeep.
• Learns operations of an accredited forensic toxicology laboratory, including quality assurance, interpretation, and courtroom testimony.
• Assists with other duties as assigned.

Skills

Instrument knowledge

Communication

Multi-tasking

MS Office

Education

PhD in Toxicology/Pharmacology/Chemistry

20+ sem hours Biochemistry/Chemistry/Pharmacology

Tools

GC/MS

LC/MS/MS

LC-TOF MS

ELISA

CO-oximetry

Job description

Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences is seeking a Toxicology PostDoctoral Fellow to develop and validate analytical procedures for forensic toxicology. The role involves exposure to toxicology testing methods, data interpretation, quality management, and courtroom testimony in an accredited laboratory.

The candidate will contribute to method development using ELISA, GC/MS, LC/MS/MS and LC/TOF MS, participate in training, and support standard operations within a professional forensic