Toxicology PostDoc Fellow

Houston, MS - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Description

About Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences:

Mission

The Mission of the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences is to provide medical examiner and crime laboratory services of the highest quality in an unbiased manner with uncompromised integrity.

Vision

To provide consistent quality death investigation and laboratory analysis for the benefit of the entire community.

To create a technological strongpoint for legal agencies to facilitate justice in criminal and civil proceedings.

To establish an academic environment for training in the field of Forensic Science.

Brief Toxicology PostDoc Fellow (PostDoc Fellow 2) Overview:

The Toxicology PostDoctoral Fellow (PostDoc Fellow 2) will be trained in the development and validation of analytical procedures to current forensic quality assurance standards and exposed to toxicology testing methods result interpretation quality management systems and expert witness testimony.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Method development and validation laboratory duties: Optimizes and validates new or existing toxicological analyses using ELISA CO-oximetry chemistries headspace GC/FID GC/MS GC/MS/MS LC/MS/MS and/or LC/TOF MS instrumentation
Critically evaluates instrumental data; ensures test results meet minimum performance criteria
Laboratory support: Prepares test reagents and maintains supplies for method development and validation activities; performs laboratory upkeep duties
Training: Learns aspects of an accredited forensic toxicology laboratory including laboratory operations quality assurance toxicological interpretation courtroom testimony
Other duties as assigned.
1. This Job Description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position.
2. Management may at its discretion assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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This position is subject to a criminal history check.

Only relevant convictions will be considered and even when considered may not automatically disqualify the candidate.

Requirements

MUST UPLOAD COPIES OF TRANSCRIPTS FROM ALL HIGHER INSTITUTIONS ATTENDED

Education:

Ph.D. in Toxicology Pharmacology Chemistry or a related physical science
Successful completion of a minimum of twenty (20) semester (or equivalent) hours of undergraduate or graduate coursework in Biochemistry Chemistry and/or Pharmacology

Experience:

Two (2) years of hands-on research experience in toxicology pharmacology chemistry or a related physical science
Strong publication record

Licensure:

Maintain a valid Texas Drivers License and ability to safely operate a motor vehicle

Knowledge Skills & Abilities:

Knowledge of the theoretical principles and applications of instrumentation (immunoassay UV-visible spectrophotometry headspace GC/FID GC/MS GC/MS/MS LC/MS/MS and/or LC/TOF MS) and methodologies used to analyze toxicological samples
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Ability to multi-task and adjust priorities as needed.
Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office.

NOTE: Qualifying education experience knowledge and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation butONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. See Resumewill not be accepted for qualifications.

General Information

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:

Full time Regular Exempt
Weekends and evening shifts may be necessary
Must be available to work during severe weather events or other emergencies if necessary

Work Environment:

Office / laboratory setting
May come in contact with blood and/or blood borne pathogens and will require training in Universal Precautions
Possible exposure to dangerous chemicals

Physical Demands:

Medium work.
Requires physical strength to lift and handle large and heavy items of physical evidence chemical supplies and laboratory equipment weighing up to forty (40) pounds in the routine performance of duties

Work Location:

Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences
1861 Old Spanish Trail
Houston TX 77054

Reporting Relationship:

Toxicologist 3 / Method Development Supervisor

Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.

Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.

Position DescriptionAbout Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences:MissionThe Mission of the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences is to provide medical examiner and crime laboratory services of the highest quality in an unbiased manner with uncompromised integrity.VisionTo provide consis...