Forensic Toxicologist 1 at University of Miami in Miami, Florida

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CORE JOB FUNCTIONS



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


Performs housekeeping tasks including maintaining laboratory supplies and reference materials.


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


Performs basic maintenance on gas and liquid chromatography instrumentation.


Supports efforts to summarize toxicological literature.


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


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


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


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 is required

Certification and Licensing:



N/A



Experience:



No prior experience required



Knowledge, Skills, and Attitudes:

• Skill in collecting, organizing, and analyzing data.


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


• Ability to exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions.

DEPARTMENT ADDENDUM




Department Specific Functions



This is the journey-level class where toxicologist works with greater independence and may participate in training laboratory technicians. The toxicologist has primary responsibility for operating the toxicology laboratory and for performing tests in routine, complicated, unusual, or debated cases by utilizing GC and LC-


MS-MS, HS-GC, SPE, and LLE techniques. The toxicologist position also requires experience in forensic toxicology laboratory practices such as chain of custody, an FDLE and clinical license is desirable but not mandatory, and instrumentation troubleshooting capabilities. The casework, all results, and reports are reviewed by the toxicologist and supervisor/director.


Thorough knowledge of physical and analytical chemistry as it applies to the field of forensic science.


Analyzes and performs examinations on evidence to detect and quantify drugs, narcotics, poisons, or other controlled substances using instrumental, chemical, techniques, including (but not limited to), gas and liquid chromatography, mass spectrometry.


Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices, instruments, and methods used in drug and toxicology analysis as applied to the collection and analysis of criminal evidence.


Thorough knowledge of laboratory techniques, analysis, and procedures, including various types of spectrometry, chromatography, and spectrometry.


Ability to explain laboratory analysis, instrumental techniques, procedures, and theories in a clear and concise manner so that non-scientists may understand the significance of the results obtained using these procedures


Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.


Ability to prepare and deliver legal testimony accurately and be cross-examined and remain composed in court.


Ability to apply scientific procedures, methodology, and formulas to assigned work.


Provides independent routine maintenance of laboratory equipment.



Department Specific Qualifications


Education:



Graduation from a college or university with a bachelor's degree in a natural science, a forensic science, an engineering science, or criminalistics, including or supplemented by at least twelve (12) credit hours in chemistry at the graduate or undergraduate level, and 1-5 years of full-time experience in a toxicology laboratory conducting toxicology analysis.

Certification and Licensing:



Must be eligible to apply for FDLE license.



Experience:



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Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:

• Requires thorough knowledge of laboratory techniques used to perform the scientific examination of biological samples


• Requires knowledge regarding chain of custody, state, federal and local laws, and regulations.


• Requires ability to maintain and establish satisfactory working relationships with coworkers, various law enforcement personnel, and legal system personnel.


• Requires knowledge of scientific research methods and procedures as it relates to the position.


• Requires knowledge/ ability to learn various software applications such as ChemStation®, Masshunter® Microsoft office.

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:

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