Laboratory Name: Metro Nashville Police Department Crime Laboratory

SALARY:  $62,218.00 - $70,513.04

 

 

 

ISSUE DATE:       1/24/13    

FINAL FILING DATE:  2/18/13

                             

Position Description:

This position is located with the Metro Nashville Police Department's Crime Lab and is responsible for managing and overseeing the scientific activities of Forensic Toxicology Unit.

 

Incumbent may be required to work past regular hours or work extended hours.

Travel is required.

 

*Extensive Background Checks are performed on applicants for the Police

Department*

 

Major Job Responsibilities

•     Oversees the daily operations and supervision of staff of the Toxicology

Unit.

•     Responsible for the unit's budget, fiscal and statistical reports.

•     Ensures laboratory accreditation, policies and procedures for the unit.

•     Acts as designated Technical Leader for the unit.

•     Assigns casework to staff.

•     Analyzes biological samples such as blood, urine and tissue to identify

the presence of alcohol, drugs, and/or toxic agents, using a variety of sensitive, analytical laboratory equipment applying standardized procedures.

•     Assures that equipment is maintained and calibrated assuring the

integrity of data.

•     Manages the validation, maintenance and troubleshooting of toxicology

instrumentation and related equipment.

•     Manages the quality control measures to assure chain of custody and

specimen storage procedures comply with written standards.

•     Assists with writing and managing grant funds and vendor contracts of the

unit.

•     Oversees the unit's process manuals and authorizes conformance and use.

•     Communicates with criminal and defense attorneys and other members of the

judicial system.

•     Testifies in criminal court as an expert witness, as required.

•     This position requires the incumbent to be able to occasionally lift up

to 50 pounds.

•     Employees may work with chemicals or biological materials that are

irritating, hazardous, or toxic.

 

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree in a Natural Science with 24 or more hours of college course work in Chemistry, five (5) years of professional experience in forensic toxicology casework including experience in ASCLD-LAB accredited laboratory, familiarity with SOFT policy and practice, and two (2) years of supervisory experience.  Valid "Class D" driver's license.

 

Candidates contacted for interview will need to provide an official copy of their college transcripts at the time of interview.

 

*Successful candidates must be able to pass the pre-employment physical and drug screening.*

 

Preferred Knowledge/Abilities/Experience:

•     Knowledge of forensic science laboratory practices and products.

•     Experience in the methods and procedures in forensic science.

•     Experience working with gas chromatography and mass spectrometry and

liquid chromatography.

•     Experience working in organic and inorganic chemistry, including

qualitative and quantitative analysis as applied to toxicological, pharmacological and physiological aspects of drugs and alcohol.

•     Experience in crime scene evidence collection and knowledge of evidence

preservation methods.

•     Knowledge of and experience using related laboratory instrumentation,

computer software, calibration, validation, quality control, safety, accreditation, proficiency testing and training.

•     Skill in data analysis, problem solving and timely resolution of

problems.

•     Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

 

**An Incomplete application or missing documents may result in

disqualification.**

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