Forensic Toxicologist 1 at University of Miami in Coral Gables, Florida

Job Description:

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The University of Miami/UHealth has an exciting opportunity for a full time Forensic Toxicologist in the Pathology Department.

SUMMARY

Researches the effects of toxic chemicals on living things and the environment. Individual will perform analyses on body tissues and fluids to determine the presence of toxic material in specimens received in the toxicology laboratory.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

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  Conducts research on toxic effects of products.

  
  


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  Tests and analyzes samples for presence of toxic conditions using microscope and laboratory equipment.

  
  


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  Complies, analyzes, and interprets data.

  
  


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  Maintains records and prepares reports and correspondence.

  
  


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  Reviews scientific literature and remains abreast of technical developments.

  
  


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  Prepares scientific reports and articles.

  
  


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  Prepares information necessary for legal action against dischargers of toxic substances where damage has or may occur.

  
  


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  Appears in hearing and court cases as an expert witness on the effects of toxic substances.

  
  


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  Analyzes and performs examinations on evidence to detect and quantify drugs, narcotics, poisons, or other controlled substances using chemical techniques.

  
  


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  Performs housekeeping tasks including maintaining laboratory supplies and reference materials.

  
  


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  Assists in the inventory, maintenance, storage, and disposition of evidence.

  
  


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  Performs basic maintenance on gas and liquid chromatography instrumentation.

  
  


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  Supports efforts to summarize toxicological literature.

  
  


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  Enters data into databases and prepares reports on observed and recorded effects.

  
  


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  Uses state-of-the-art chemical and biomedical instrumentation.

  
  


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  Serves as liaison to the courts and other external agencies by providing expert witness testimony.

  
  


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  Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

  
  

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Bachelor's degree in relevant field required

Experience:

Minimum 3 years of relevant experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Attitudes:

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  Skill in collecting, organizing, and analyzing data.

  
  


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  Ability to recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems.

  
  


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  Ability to exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions.

  
  

Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience and/or certifications may be considered.

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The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here for additional information.

Job Status:Full time
Employee Type:Staff
Pay Grade:H8 Apply Now