Forensic Science Communications

July 2002 — Volume 4 — Number 3

Employment Opportunities
	Analyst Assistant Chief Medical Examiner Assistant Director for Digital Evidence Associate Medical Examiner Automated Fingerprint Identification System Technician I Crime Scene Investigator Crime Scene Technician Criminalist II Deputy Chief Toxicologist DNA Analyst I or II DNA Analyst III or IV/Case Reviewer Faculty Positions Forensic Analyst I Forensic Pathologist Forensic Pathology Internship Forensic Specimen Processor Laboratory Analyst for Environmental Testing Laboratory Analyst for Special Projects Laboratory Director Laboratory Director, Forensic Toxicologist, and General Manager Laboratory Technician Latent Fingerprint Examiner Lateral Forensic Specialist Medical Examiner Sample Preparation Technicians Supervisor for Gas Chromatography Testing Supervisor for Sample Preparation Toxicologist Toxicologist Federal Bureau of Investigation The FBI Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer. Current position vacancies are listed elsewhere on the FBI Web site, and you may apply for positions online. Other employment information, including pay scales, benefits, and conditions of employment, is also available online. U.S. citizenship is required. Click on the following links to Check out current technical, scientific, and engineering employment opportunities Check out the FBI's Honors Internship Program for college students Check out general FBI employment information for both Special Agent and support (non-agent) positions Check out career days at http://www.fbi.gov/employment/fairs.htm Analyst - Salary: Commensurate with experience National Medical Services, Incorporated Alameda, California Qualifications include the following: BS or BA in chemistry, laboratory science, or a related field At least three years laboratory related experience An MS degree is desirable Responsibilities include the following: Receiving, logging, and entering data, and performing biological specimen handling/aliquoting Independently performing and being responsible for, but not limited to: analyses, validation, and implementation of methods and instrumentation method development documentation and review of methods in written standard operating procedures specimen inventory/tracking Accurately preparing and validating reagents, standards, controls, and calibrators Documenting and reviewing QC data as part of QA follow-up and implementing corrective action as appropriate Meeting standards of all regulatory compliance agencies Demonstrating an understanding of methods and their principles and significance Demonstrating ability to encourage entry-level and peers Generating reports for review, reviewing results, and releasing correct reviewed results Providing interpretation of analytical results as required Performing client support services Having knowledge of and following proper safety practices Other duties may be assigned. Punctual attendance and the ability to have shift flexibility are essential. Contact: Marisa Buccini National Medical Services 3701 Welsh Road Willow Grove, Pennsylvania 19090 E-mail: hr@nmslab.com 215-366-1509 (Fax) Assistant Chief Medical Examiner - Salary: Commensurate with experience Office of the Chief Medical Examiner Richmond, Virginia Apply to position #8796. Mandatory qualifications include the following: Licensed or eligible for licensure to practice medicine in Virginia Desirable qualifications include the following: Board certification or eligibility for certification in anatomic and forensic pathology Administrative and/or legal experience/grant writing and/or expertise in cardiovascular or pediatric pathology Responsibilities include the following: Assisting in medical examiner operations in the Central District Virginia Office including, but not limited to: death investigations postmortem exams medicolegal autopsies consultations with interested parties Providing court testimony Advising and supervising local medical examiners as part of a 55-year-old statewide medical examiner system A university appointment is anticipated with rank determined by qualifications. Educational responsibilities include Instructing of fellows, medical students, public safety officers, and others Participating in the educational, training, and research activities of the Virginia Institute of Forensic Science and Medicine It is highly recommended that a detailed resume accompany a state application (DPT Form 10-012) which may be downloaded at: www.dhrm.state.va.us/statefrm.htm. A background check will be required if offered the position. Contact: Beth Plutro Office of the Chief Medical Examiner 400 East Jackson Street Richmond, Virginia 23219 E-mail: bplutro@vdh.state.va.us 804-786-1033 (Voice) 804-786-0667 (Fax) Assistant Director for Digital Evidence - Salary: Commensurate with experience National Center for Forensic Science University of Central Florida Qualifications include the following: PhD in computer science or related field Working knowledge of basic and applied research, program development, and management Responsibilities include the following: Using insight gained from the professional community and funding agencies, this position will formulate and direct research, education, training, and various projects and activities related to digital evidence Interested candidates should submit a curriculum vitae and three letters of recommendation. Additional information available at: UCF: www.ucf.edu NCFS: www.ncfs.org Contact: Clint Bowers Search Committee Chair National Center for Forensic Science University of Central Florida PO Box 162367 Orlando, Florida 32816-2367 E-mail: natictr@mail.ucf.edu 407-823-6469 (Voice) 407-823-3162 (Fax) Associate Medical Examiner - Salary: Commensurate with experience District Twelve Medical Examiner's Office Sarasota, Florida Encompasses Sarasota, Manatee, and DeSoto Counties Qualifications include the following: Board certification in anatomic pathology or anatomic pathology and clinical pathology Certification/eligibility in forensic pathology Responsibilities include the following: Performing approximately 250 autopsies annually as mandated by Florida Statute 406 and in accordance with the operational policies and procedures set forth by the District Twelve Medical Examiner's Office. Contact: W. Pearson Clack Chief Medical Examiner or Wilson A. Broussard Deputy Chief Medical Examiner 1762 Hawthorne Street, Suite 5 Sarasota, Florida 34239 E-mail: wabme@aol.com 941-361-6909 (Voice) 941-361-6914 (Fax) Automated Fingerprint Identification System Technician I - Salary: $2,885-3,573 monthly Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Monterey Park, California Qualifications include the following: Completion of a recognized accredited course in fingerprint interpretation and classification (attach copy of certificate with application) or three month's paid experience classifying fingerprints according to the Henry Classification System Responsibilities include the following: Receiving instruction and on-the-job training in classifying, electronic searching of fingerprints, and maintaining records for fingerprint identification Must be willing to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays Contact: Personnel Administration Recruitment and Selection Unit Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department 101 Centre Plaza Drive Monterey Park, California 91754-2169 323-526-5585 (Voice) Crime Scene Investigator - Salary: $3,349 - 4,691 monthly Newport Beach Police Department Newport Beach, California Qualifications include the following: At least two years of criminal justice, criminalistics, physical sciences, or related college-level coursework from an accredited college is required Extensive experience and professional training may substitute for formal education Prior crime scene investigation or criminalist experience is highly desirable Responsibilities include the following: Identifying, collecting, preserving, and processing physical evidence at crime scenes Preparing appropriate reports Testifying in court This position involves working rotating shifts including weekends and holidays. Crime scene investigators are subject to extended shifts when required and call out on a 24-hour basis. Crime scene investigators work a 4/10 schedule with flex days off. Contact: Newport Beach Police Department Web site: www.NBPD.org 949-644-3391 (Voice) Crime Scene Technician - Salary: $12.87 per hour Police Services Department Boca Raton, Florida Qualifications include the following: · Thorough knowledge of the rules and regulations of the Police Services Department Thorough knowledge of police investigative techniques and techniques of identification Thorough knowledge of rules of evidence and laws of search and seizure Skill in the use of photography equipment Combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school Experience processing crime scenes Responsibilities include the following: Performing intermediate protective service work processing crime scenes for evidence and securing obtained evidence Processing crime scenes in the field Gathering physical evidence Dusting for fingerprints Photographing and videotaping crime scenes Sketching diagrams of crime scene areas Operating photography laboratory and maintaining photography laboratory equipment Maintaining detailed records and preparing reports on activities Contact: Human Resources City of Boca Raton 201 West Palmetto Park Road Boca Raton, Florida 33432 Web site: www.ci.boca-raton.fl.us Criminalist II - Salary: $42,053 - 56,275 Monroe County Public Safety Laboratory Rochester, New York Qualifications include the following: Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a BS degree in one of the natural, physical, or forensic sciences. College course work must cover chemistry, biology, instrumental analysis, and physics Two years paid full-time or part-time equivalent experience in a forensic laboratory performing trace analysis Court qualified and proficiency tested in the basic trace areas Self-motivated and capable of working independently or Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a MS degree in natural, physical, or forensic sciences. Course work must cover chemistry, biology, instrumental analysis, and physics One year paid full-time or part-time equivalent experience in a forensic laboratory performing trace analysis. Court qualified and proficiency tested in the basis trace areas. Self-motivated and capable of working independently. Responsibilities include the following: Providing trace analysis in a variety of sub-disciplines. Training will be available in the sub-disciplines of the trace analysis section. Contact: Harvey Van Hoven Assistant Administrator Monroe County Public Safety Laboratory Room 500 Public Safety Building 150 Plymouth Avenue South Rochester, New York 14614 E-mail: harveyatpsl@netscape.net 585 428-5678 (Voice) 585-428-3436 (Fax) Deputy Chief Toxicologist - Salary: $90,000 - 100,000 New Jersey State Toxicology Laboratory Trenton, New Jersey Qualifications include the following: PhD from an accredited college or university in any of the biological, chemical, or physical sciences including or supplemented by undergraduate or graduate courses in biochemistry, analytical chemistry, pharmacology, or toxicology At least six years experience as a toxicologist in a laboratory (medical examiner's office and/or private laboratory) with responsibility for method development, instrument validation, QA programs, performing drug tests, and implementing and supervising quality controls. Four years of this experience shall have been in a supervisory/management capacity Capable of using and evaluating varied types of instrumentation including HPLC, GC-MS, and AXSYM for identifying substances including narcotics, barbiturates, amphetamines, tranquilizers, and hallucinogens Working knowledge of ABFT/CAP standards Responsibilities include the following: Planning, organizing, and administering the organizational unit to include evaluating employees' performances Training and teaching the staff Overseeing the law enforcement drug testing program Testifying as an expert witness in criminal and administrative cases Contact: Nieta Steele Manager, Human Resources Division of Criminal Justice PO Box 085 Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0085 DNA Analyst I or II - Salary: Commensurate with experience Orchid Cellmark Germantown, Maryland Qualifications include the following: BS degree in biology or a related science Minimum of six months to one year of forensic DNA experience MS degree is desirable, but not required Experience with ABI 377 or 310 Gene Sequencer preferred Responsibilities include the following: Performing DNA profiling procedures on biological samples Interpreting test results for criminal casework, convicted offender database samples, forensic/paternity biological relationship cases, and/or private DNA testing contracts Court testimony may be required Submit resume, cover letter, and transcripts from degree programs to verify satisfaction of ASCLD-LAB requirements. Contact Orchid Cellmark AF-1 20271 Goldenrod Lane Suite 101 Germantown, Maryland 20876 E-mail: rzaner@orchic.com 301-428-4980, ext. 111 (Voice) 301-428-4877 (Fax) DNA Analyst III or IV / Case Reviewer - Salary: Commensurate with experience Orchid Cellmark Germantown, Maryland Qualifications include the following: BS degree in biology, genetics, or a related science A related MS degree is desirable Knowledge of ABI 377 and ABI 310 instrumentation is highly desirable At least three years forensic DNA experience required for those with a MS degree At least five years DNA experience required for those with a BS degree (for Level III) Must have skill in data interpretation Responsibilities include the following: Conducting technical reviews on forensic contract casework Interpreting test results for criminal casework, convicted offender database samples, forensic/paternity biological relationship cases, and/or private DNA testing contracts Court testimony may be required Submit resume, cover letter, and transcripts from degree programs to verify satisfaction of ASCLD-LAB requirements. Contact Orchid Cellmark AF-1 20271 Goldenrod Lane Suite 101 Germantown, Maryland 20876 E-mail: rzaner@orchic.com 301-428-4980, ext. 111 (Voice) 301-428-4877 (Fax) Faculty Positions - Salary: Commensurate with experience Department of Pathology University of Iowa Iowa City, Iowa Qualifications include the following: Graduate of an accredited residency and fellowship program Board certified or eligible Expertise in forensic medicine Credentials to obtain medical license in Iowa. A joint appointment in the State Medical Examiner's Office is expected. Faculty appointments can be in the tenure or non-tenure tracks and at the academic rank commensurate with previous experience. Letters of application should include a CV, statement of career goals, and the names and addresses of three references. Contact Vicki Brown Executive Secretary Department of Pathology NK1117 University of Iowa College of Medicine Iowa City, Iowa 52242 E-mail: vicki-brown@uiowa.edu Forensic Analyst I - Salary: Commensurate with experience Identigene® Houston, Texas Qualifications include the following: BS degree in biology, chemistry, or forensic science Minimum of one year of forensic DNA experience Must have completed biochemistry, genetics, and molecular biology coursework and/or training in statistics and population genetics Experience handling a broad range of forensic samples Familiarity with the ABI Prism™ 377 Automated DNA Sequencer is desirable Responsibilities include the following: Performing DNA profiling on biological samples Interpreting test results for criminal casework and forensic/paternity biological relationship cases Contact Identigene® Office of Human Resources 7400 Fannin, Suite 1250 Houston, Texas 77054 E-mail: hr@identigene.com Forensic Pathologist - Salary: $133,820 - 137,448 Riverside County Sheriff-Coroner Bureau Perris and Indio, California Qualifications include the following: Must be board eligible Responsibilities include the following: Participating in the development of a nationally recognized program in pathology Contact: Luisa Viveros 1500 Castellano Road Riverside, California 92509 E-mail: lviveros@co.riverside.ca.us 909-955-6135 (Voice) 909-955-2784 (Fax) Forensic Psychology Internship - Salary: Commensurate with experience The Forensic Panel New York, New York The student will: Learn various stages of the mental health expert's involvement in legal process while completing a variety of duties in forensic psychology, forensic expert case administration, and forensic science Assist in forensic cases - projects differ case by case Some examples of assignments are: Transcribe forensic psychiatric interview videotapes Organize crime scene photos and source documents Investigative search for witnesses Document review and fact checking Psychological/medical literature search utilizing databases as Psychlit, PsychInfo, Medline, Sociofile, Criminal Justice Abstracts Legal research - Law Review, Lexis-Nexus, Westlaw, McKinney (Codes, Rule, and Regulations) Database management Report proofreading Report referencing Students are required to familiarize themselves with their assigned cases. They must understand the medico-legal issues involved as well as the dynamics of the cases. In doing so, they will appreciate the process, involvement, and the role of forensic experts in criminal/civil cases. They have the opportunity to further advance their understanding by observing expert witness testimony, observing deposition, and observing/participating in psychiatric interview. An additional requirement for this position is the completion of or being currently enrolled in psychology and the law, with psychology of criminal behavior as an additional benefit. To be considered, submit a resume and cover letter stating career goals, interests, and educational accomplishments to: internships@forensicpanel.com. All cover letters and resumes should be in Microsoft Word Document format or Rich Text format ( *.doc or *.rtf ). Please indicate clearly the type of internship being applying for in the subject of the e-mail. Deadlines and Starting Dates: The company offers spring, summer, fall, and winter internships. There are no deadlines. Internships are granted on a first-come first-served basis. Preference is given to students who can commit to the longest period possible, preferably six months. Time Commitment and Scheduling: Internships accept flexible schedules offering morning and evening hours, allowing students to take outside classes, hold a part-time job, or work a full-time internship. All internships are a minimum of 24 hours per week (typically four days a week for six hours, or three days a week for eight hours). Ideal candidates commit to a six-month period. All internships with The Forensic Panel are on voluntary basis. There is no financial compensation or transportation reimbursement. Class credit can be earned when applicable through your university. Internships at The Forensic Panel are for permanent legal residents of the United States or Canada. International students will not be considered. Contact: James Burns The Forensic Panel 224 West 30th Street Suite 806 New York, New York 1001 E-mail: jburnes@forensicpanel.com Web site: www.forensicpanel.com/aboutus/hr/internships/index.htm 212-535-9286 (Voice) Forensic Specimen Processor - Salary: Commensurate with experience National Medical Services Willow Grove, Pennsylvania Mandatory qualifications include the following: Requires laboratory experience or science credits Must be cautious and accurate in work, able to handle multiple priorities, productive under pressure, quick thinking, and a dedicated team player Responsibilities include the following: Preparing patient specimens exclusively for forensic testing Maintaining accurate documentation Performing client communication May require occasional courtroom testimony Adhering to chain-of-custody and medical/legal regulations Hours are 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Send resume attention HR-W10. Contact: Anita Wessner HR Manager National Medical Services 3701 Welsh Road Willow Grove, Pennsylvania 19090 E-mail: hr@nmslab.com 215-366-1509 (Fax) Laboratory Analyst for Environmental Testing - Salary: Commensurate with experience National Medical Services Willow Grove, Pennsylvania Mandatory qualifications include the following: BS degree in chemistry or related science Computer literacy (including Microsoft Word and Excel) Solid work ethics and team-oriented Desirable qualifications include the following: Experience in a bioanalytical laboratory is strongly preferred. Familiarity with modern instrumental data systems (i.e., Turbochrom, HP Chemstation) is desirable Responsibilities include the following: Performing tests for volatile organic and other compounds in patient samples using headspace GC, GCFID, GC/MS, GCPFPD, and GCECD Performing instrument maintenance and troubleshooting, data calculation and review, method development, and other routine laboratory functions Hours are Monday through Friday, 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM with on-call weekend rotation for stat product integrity cases and calculation/review/release of data. Pay differential is added for shift and on-call work. Contact: Anita Wessner HR Manager National Medical Services 3701 Welsh Road Willow Grove, Pennsylvania 19090 E-mail: hr@nmslab.com 215-366-1509 (Fax) Laboratory Analyst for Special Projects - Salary: Commensurate with experience National Medical Services Willow Grove, Pennsylvania Mandatory qualifications include the following: BS degree in chemistry or equivalent with two years laboratory experience utilizing some or all of the following instrumentation techniques: HPLC (UV, EC, Fluorescence), LC/MS, GC/MS, ICP/MS, RIA, and SPE Knowledgeable in GLP compliance Desirable qualifications include the following: A minimum of two years industry experience in a GLP compliant laboratory is a plus Experience working with human biological samples, method development/validation Familiarity with modern instrumental data systems Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office Excellent written and verbal skills Responsibilities include the following: Performing tests in our Biopharmaceutics Division Hours are first shift, Monday through Friday. Send resume, attention HR-W27. Contact: Anita Wessner HR Manager National Medical Services 3701 Welsh Road Willow Grove, Pennsylvania 19090 E-mail: hr@nmslab.com 215-366-1509 (Fax) Laboratory Director - Salary: Commensurate with experience University of Racing Laboratory College of Veterinary Medicine University of Florida Gainesville, Florida Qualifications include the following: PhD (or equivalent) degree Research and teaching experience commensurate with associate of full professor rank Demonstrated administrative skills Experience in a forensic toxicology laboratory An additional DVM degree is preferred Responsibilities include the following: Overseeing all areas of laboratory operation Reviewing evidence Providing expert testimony Participating in research Teaching graduate and professional students Contact: Stephen M. Roberts University of Florida PO Box 100144 Gainesville, Florida 32610 E-mail: smr@ufl.edu 352-392-4700 ext. 5500 (Voice) 352-392-4707 (Fax) Laboratory Director, Forensic Toxicologist and General Manager - Salary: Commensurate with experience National Medical Services Alameda, California Qualifications include the following: PhD in toxicology or a related field Certification (or eligible) in forensic toxicology (DABFT, NRCC, or DABDD-TC) At least five years management experience in forensic toxicology Responsibilities include the following: Operation of the laboratory including screening, confirmation, and quantitation of drugs and other chemicals by immunoassy, GC, GC/MS, HPLC, and LC/MS instrumentation Technical and administrative leadership Experience in postmortem toxicology with the capability to review and certify analytical toxicological cases Experience in courtroom testimony Contact: Marisa Buccini National Medical Services 3701 Welsh Road Willow Grove, Pennsylvania 19090 E-mail: hr@nmslab.com 215-366-1509 (Fax) Laboratory Technician - Salary: Commensurate with experience Orchid Cellmark Germantown, Maryland Qualifications include the following: BS degree in a biological science or chemistry Laboratory experience is desirable Detail-oriented and possess excellent computer skills Responsibilities include the following: Logging in and accessing forensic evidence samples Performing slot blot quantitation Running product gels Printing DNA profiles Assembling data for review Providing overall high quality support for the general function of the operations laboratory processing samples for forensic high-throughput contracts Submit resume, cover letter, and transcripts from degree programs to verify satisfaction of ASCLD-LAB requirements. Contact Orchid Cellmark AF-1 20271 Goldenrod Lane Suite 101 Germantown, Maryland 20876 E-mail: rzaner@orchic.com 301-428-4980, ext. 111 (Voice) 301-428-4877 (Fax) Latent Fingerprint Examiner II - Salary: $50,356.80 - 61,213.40 San Jose Police Department San Jose, California Qualifications include the following: Successful completion of high school, G.E.D. Certificate, or California Proficiency Certificate At least three years performing technical identification work including comparison and identification of latent print materials Additional years of education from an accredited college or university in administration of justice, criminology, or forensic science may substitute for years of experience on a year-for-year basis up to two years Qualification as a certified latent print examiner must be obtained within a reasonable amount of time following employment Responsibilities include the following: Performing latent print examination for identification purposes by manual comparison or by an automated fingerprint identification system May be called upon to give expert testimony in criminal and civil court proceedings A practical and oral examination will be given. A background investigation will be conducted prior to employment. The City of San Jose offers an excellent employee benefit package including vacations, holidays, medical plans (health, dental, and vision care) and retirement. Contact: Human Resources Department City of San Jose 801 North First Street, Suite 207 San Jose, California 95110 Web Site: www.ci.san-jose.ca.us 408-277-4205 (Voice) Lateral Forensic Specialist - Salary: $3,633 - 4,452 monthly Beverly Hills Police Department Beverly Hills, California Qualifications include the following: Equivalent to an Associate Arts Degree from an accredited college with major coursework in criminology, criminalistics, or a closely related field. Proof of education is required with application A BS Degree, completion of FBI or DOJ Basic and Advanced Fingerprint Courses and/or Basic and Advanced Field Evidence Technician Courses, and Certification as a Latent Print Examiner and Crime Scene Analyst are highly desired At least two years of experience in law enforcement identification work to include crime scene investigation and/or the examination of latent print evidence Possession of a valid California driver's license Responsibilities include the following: Recognizing, collecting, preserving, and conducting examinations of physical evidence recovered from crime scenes and accident locations Providing technical and responsible staff assistance Contact: City of Beverly Hills Human Services 455 North Rexford Drive Beverly Hills, California 90210 310-285-1071 (Voice) Medical Examiner - Salary: $123,168 - 139,692 Dallas County Southwestern Institute of Forensic Sciences Office of the Medical Examiner Dallas, Texas Qualifications include the following: Medical degree from an accredited medical school Board certified, or eligible (must obtain all boards within two years of hire date) in anatomic pathology and forensic pathology Must be approved by University of Texas Southwestern Medical School Reside in Dallas County following appointment Responsibilities include the following: Following established protocols and exercising significant independent, professional judgment to conduct inquests for Dallas County and surrounding jurisdictions Providing expert witness testimony in legal proceedings Providing scientific consultation and assistance to law enforcement agencies, prosecutors, and the general public Fulfilling various academic responsibilities including teaching and research Contact: Jeffrey J. Barnard 5230 Medical Center Drive Dallas, Texas 75235 E-mail: jbarnard@dallascounty.org 214-920-5913 (Voice) 214-920-5811 (Fax) Sample Preparation Technicians - Salary: Commensurate with experience and includes a 10 percent pay differential National Medical Services Willow Grove, Pennsylvania Qualifications include the following: Associate's degree in chemistry or related science Computer literacy (including Microsoft Word and Excel) Highly productive and accurate work practices Responsibilities include the following: Preparing and manipulating chemical reagents and human biological specimens for instrumental analyses Accurately preparing reagents, controls, and calibrators Handling and/or aliquotting of biological specimens Maintaining rapid trace system Entering computer data Hours are 3 PM to 11:30 PM 5 days/week and include 10 percent pay differential. Positions will report to supervisor of sample preparation. Send resume, attention HR-WSPT. Contact: Anita Wessner HR Manager National Medical Services 3701 Welsh Road Willow Grove, Pennsylvania 19090 E-mail: hr@nmslab.com 215-366-1509 (Fax) Supervisor for GC Testing - Salary: Commensurate with experience National Medical Services Willow Grove, Pennsylvania Qualifications include the following: MS or PhD in science Highly skilled analytical chemist Clinical laboratory experience Proven success in leadership roles Effective interpersonal skills Strong proficiency in use of Microsoft Office (including Excel) Familiarity with modern instrumental data systems (i.e., ChemStation, Turbochrom) Responsibilities include the following: Providing leadership for personnel Providing performance and development of analytical methods of drug detection and quantitation in biological specimens Providing daily supervision of more than three laboratory analysts and management of routine testing using GC for clinical and forensic therapeutic drug monitoring and drug screen analyses Schedule is Monday through Friday with possible weekend rotation. Include shift availability and salary requirement on resume, attention HR-W4S. Contact: Anita Wessner HR Manager National Medical Services 3701 Welsh Road Willow Grove, Pennsylvania 19090 E-mail: hr@nmslab.com 215-366-1509 (Fax) Supervisor for Sample Preparation - Salary: Commensurate with experience National Medical Services Willow Grove, Pennsylvania Qualifications include the following: BS or MS degree in science At least three years working in laboratory setting as experienced laboratory analyst Computer literacy (including Microsoft Word and Excel) Successful leadership experience Effective interpersonal and motivational skills Strong organizational skills Responsibilities include the following: Providing leadership in managing sample preparation for bioanalytical analyses Supervising at least two sample preparation technicians and tight adherence to demanding production schedule for GC and GC/MS analyses Hours involve a second shift and require flexibility. Send resume, attention HR-WSSP. Contact: Anita Wessner HR Manager National Medical Services 3701 Welsh Road Willow Grove, Pennsylvania 19090 E-mail: hr@nmslab.com 215-366-1509 (Fax) Toxicologist - Salary: $24.29 - 33.09 per hour Michigan State Police Lansing, Michigan This is a Clinical Health Scientist Specialist Level 14 position within the Breath Alcohol Program. Qualifications include the following: PhD in toxicology, chemistry, biochemistry, or pharmacology Minimum of three years of experience in a scientific laboratory Experience in the field of forensic toxicology dealing with alcohol preferred Responsibilities include the following: Administering and setting standards for Michigan's statewide Breath Alcohol Test Program Advising and assisting legislators, judges, prosecutors, police chiefs, sheriffs, state police personnel, Department of State personnel, and others in matters relating to offenses involving alcohol and drugs Representing the Michigan State Police in an authoritative capacity on breath alcohol testing and as the expert witness in court proceedings involving alcohol and drugs Researching and evaluating new and emerging technology Performing live subject testing to continually validate Michigan's breath testing program Contact: Eric Johnson Commanding Officer Traffic Services Section Michigan State Police E-mail: johnsoneric@michigan.gov 517-336-6611 (Voice) Toxicologist - Salary: Commensurate with experience National Medical Services, Incorporated Alameda, California Qualifications include the following: BS degree in a scientific discipline MS or PhD degree is desirable ABFT or NRCC board eligibility or certification is desirable Working knowledge of the following: analytical procedures wet chemistry, chromatography, spectrophotometry, and spectrometry pharmacology or toxicology postmortem- and human performance-related issues in toxicology Strong communication skills Responsibilities include the following: Reviewing analytical results Preparing reports Communicating with clients, client services, and toxicologists Answering toxicology-related questions Performing toxicology-related research Providing input on policy and organizational improvement Assisting laboratory staff in improving and developing methods Identifying and correcting laboratory-related differences and problems Providing testimony in forensic toxicological court cases Contact: Marisa Buccini National Medical Services 3701 Welsh Road Willow Grove, Pennsylvania 19090 E-mail: hr@nmslab.com 215-366-1509 (Fax) Top of the page

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