Laboratory Name: Office of Medical Examiner & Trauma Services

CHIEF TOXICOLOGIST

Office of Medical Examiner & Trauma Services Broward County (Fort Lauderdale), FL

   Salary range - $81,108 - $133,016 per year (dependent upon qualifications) (Board Certified – $100,000 - $133,016)

THE CHALLENGE:  Broward County is seeking a talented and motivated leader to accept the challenges of Chief Forensic Toxicologist in a rapidly changing agency seeking accreditation within the next 24 months.  The successful candidate must be interested in being part of a practice that is involved in the community and continually seeking innovations for improving the system in serving the residents of Broward County, Florida.

THE MEDICAL EXAMINER’S OFFICE:  The Broward County Office of Medical Examiner & Trauma Services is one of 24 Medical Examiner Districts in the State of Florida.  The annual budget for FY 2013 is approximately $6 million and the office is composed of a staff of approximately 40 including forensic pathologists, investigators, photographers, toxicologists, administrators and trauma services.

THE REQUIREMENTS:  Master’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in toxicology, chemistry, pharmacology, biology or physics or other field closely related to this assignment; nine (9) years of experience in a large scale toxicology laboratory which includes two (2) years of supervisory experience; or any equivalent combination of relevant training and experience.

BOARD CERTIFICATION:  Candidates possessing current Board Certification are preferred.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:  Must obtain licensure by the State of Florida to perform blood alcohol tests within six (6) months following appointment. Must be a member of the Society of Forensic Toxicologists and/or the Toxicology Section of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences.  Must be board certified by the American Board of Forensic Toxicology or obtain such

certification within 2 years of commencement of employment.   All education

and experience must be documented.

BROWARD COUNTY FACTS:  Broward County is located at the center of the Southeast Florida “Gold Coast” between Palm Beach and Miami-Dade Counties.  Broward County has a population of 1.8 million citizens within

1,200 square miles.  The County includes 31 municipalities that lend to a broad spectrum of high quality living environments as well as providing outstanding quality schools, libraries, and cultural activities with expansive parks and recreational amenities.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:  Salary will be commensurate with education and experience and is accompanied by an attractive benefits package including participation in the Florida Retirement System. Please be aware that all information provided may be subject to public inspection in accordance with the Florida Sunshine Law.

CLOSING DATE:  Open Until Filled.   First review of CV’s will be Friday,

February 15, 2013.

SUBMIT CV’s TO: Careers_exec@broward.org  Please note “Chief

Toxicologist” position in email subject line.   For assistance or

additional information, please telephone:  954-357-6020.

BROWARD COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND PROVIDER OF SERVICES