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Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences · 4 days ago

Deputy Chief Toxicologist

Birmingham, AL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$64K/yr - $125K/yr

3+ years exp

Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences is seeking a Deputy Chief Toxicologist to assist the Chief Toxicologist in managing the technical operations within the Toxicology section. The role involves providing expert witness testimony, consultation to customers, and managing QA/QC programs, among other responsibilities.

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Hiring Manager

Curt Harper

Responsibilities

Manage technical operations within Toxicology

Manage the QA/QC program within Toxicology

Provide expert witness testimony

Provide consultation to ADFS customers (e.g., medical examiners, law enforcement, coroners, attorneys)

Develop and maintain procedures

Manage method development & validation, and research

Implement corrective action plans

Assist with Training

Qualification

Doctorate in ToxicologyF-ABFT certificationForensic Toxicology experienceMethod developmentQQQQTOF technologiesTraining assistanceLeadership skillsProblem solving

Required

Doctorate degree in Toxicology, Pharmacology, Chemistry, or related field

Preferred

F-ABFT-certified

Three years of full-time laboratory experience in forensic toxicology lab

Documented completion of a Forensic Toxicology training program

Analytically-sound, proven leadership skills, problem solving capabilities, experience with method development and validation, proficient with QQQ and QTOF technologies