Position Details

Type Not Specified

Experience mid

Exp. Years 5-8 years

Education Not specified

Category Science & Research

About this role

This role involves leading forensic toxicology research and development, focusing on method validation and regulatory compliance in a high-volume laboratory setting.

Key Responsibilities

Manage R&D scientists
Develop and validate analytical methods
Ensure regulatory compliance
Supervise laboratory operations
Maintain quality and timeliness

Technical Overview

Proficiency in LC-MS/MS and GC-MS analytical techniques, laboratory validation, regulatory standards like SAMHSA and ISO/IEC 17025, and team supervision.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a mid-level forensic toxicologist with 5+ years of experience in high-volume laboratories, proficient in LC-MS/MS and GC-MS methods, with supervisory experience and familiarity with accreditation standards.

Must-Have Skills

Minimum of 5-8 years of experience in forensic toxicology or clinical reference laboratoryProven track record in development and validation of LC-MS/MS and GC-MS methodsFamiliarity with SAMHSACAP-FDTISO/IEC 17025 accreditation standardsAt least 3 years supervisory or management experienceExperience authoring SOPsvalidation reportsforensic data packages

Nice-to-Have Skills

Providing legal support or expert testimonyABFT or NRCC certification

Required Skills

LC-MS/MSGC-MSvalidation studiesforensic toxicologyregulatory complianceSOPsassay validationlaboratory management

Hard Skills

LC-MS/MSGas Chromatography-Mass SpectrometryGC-MSForensic ToxicologyValidation StudiesRegulatory ComplianceSOPsAssay ValidationMethod DevelopmentHigh-volume Laboratory

Soft Skills

LeadershipScientific ExcellenceSupervisionTechnical CounselingProject ManagementCommunicationRegulatory Knowledge

Certifications

Preferred

American Board of Forensic Toxicology (ABFT)National Registry of Certified Chemists (NRCC)

Industry & Role

Industry Healthcare & Medical

Job Function Lead forensic toxicology research, validation, and laboratory management

Role Subtype Laboratory Supervisor

Tech Domains Active Directory, Microsoft 365, Regulatory Compliance

Keywords for Your Resume

forensic toxicologyLC-MS/MSGC-MSvalidation studiesregulatory complianceSOPsassay validationhigh-volume laboratoryregulatory standardssupervisory experienceforensic datalaboratory managementclinical reference laboratorymedical toxicologylaboratory validationvalidationsupervisory

Deal Breakers

Less than 3 years supervisory experience, Lack of experience with LC-MS/MS or GC-MS, No familiarity with forensic toxicology standards, No supervisory or management background

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