Forensic Toxicology Section Supervisor
Richmond, Virginia



Salary: Minimum: $85,827 per year

Final Filing Date: September 17, 2009 - 5:00 pm

Duties: Supervise and perform toxicological analyses in the Central Forensic Laboratory. Incumbent will be responsible to supervise staff and independently perform analysis of human biofluids and tissues, developing/modifying methodologies, interpreting results, preparing Certificates of Analyses, and interpreting and defending analyses in a court of law. Overnight travel is required and employee will provide own transportation as required.

Requirements: A Ph.D. in Toxicology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmacology or closely related scientific field with sufficient toxicology courses and experience in toxicological analyses. Certification or eligibility for certification as a Diplomate of the American Board of Forensic Toxicology; successful completion of and certification from a Forensic Toxicology training program; experience in courtroom testimony as an expert in the field; experience using basic laboratory equipment and analytical instrumentation. The ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing and a valid driver's license and/or other means of reliable transportation are also required.

Preferred: Experience supervising technical staff and experience in forensic related teaching/training.

Selected candidates must provide a DNA sample via a buccal swab (saliva sample), be fingerprinted and pass a security background check.

How to apply: Applicants must apply electronically using the State of Virginia's Recruitment Management System (RMS) by 5:00 pm, September 17, 2009.
The RMS can be accessed using the link: https://jobs.agencies.virginia.gov.
Contact Butch Martin at (804)786-0150 for assistance.

Original job posting can be viewed here: http://www.dfs.virginia.gov/jobs/jobdetail.cfm?id=800

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Posted: August 14, 2009

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