Laboratory Name: Metro Nashville Police Department Crime Laboratory

ISSUE DATE:       1/24/13    

FILING DATE: The position is posted until filled.

All Applications must be completed online through the nashville.gov - job opportunities site

                             

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.

 

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 using SOFT practices 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