Analytical Toxicologist 4

Culmen International is seeking a Senior Analytical Toxicologist 4 to join our team.

Direct laboratory operations, schedule and supervise analysts, technicians, clerical and administrative support personnel, introduce ideas for method development and improvement, implement research and method development ideas post completion and serve as an expert in the area of Forensic Toxicology.
• Perform review of analytical data; make analytical and administrative decisions based on scientific evidence and case history for final case review
• Duties may include providing screening and confirmation data, quantitative data, full scan mass spectrum, corrective action measures, SOP revisions, SOP updates, SOP improvements, final tier data review authority, participate (as an analyst) in research and method development programs, complete and implement research and method improvements and perform any special testing as directed by laboratory management
• Performs analyses on biological specimens
• Serves as subject matter expert to the military drug testing community as well as the AFMES postmortem mission
• Lead research and analytical projects, supervise and review data of junior personnel, schedule personnel and equipment resources, introduce ideas for method development based on analytical challenges experienced within AFMES and the postmortem/human performance drug testing community
• Implement research and method development ideas post completion
• Serve as an expert in the area of Forensic Toxicology for AFMES and for the Department of Defense (DoD) Drug Testing Program
• Provide screening and confirmation data, quantitative data, full scan mass spectra, corrective action measures, SOP revisions, SOP Updates, SOP improvements, chair research teams, participate (as an analyst) in research programs, develop, complete and implement research improvements and perform all special testing as directed by laboratory management
• Serve as a subject matter expert and consultant for the DoD Military Drug Testing Program.
• May supervise the work of all contractor analysts and should be capable of performing full scientific review of all test data, and of acting for the laboratory chief in the chief's absence

• U.S. Citizenship
• Must be able to obtain Public Trust clearance
• Minimum either a PhD degree in toxicology, biochemistry or the physical or biological sciences from an accredited university and at least three (3) years' experience in forensic toxicology; or, have a master's degree in toxicology, biochemistry, chemistry or the physical or biological sciences from an accredited university and at least four (4) years' experience in forensic toxicology
• ABFT certification is preferred, but not required, for the supervisor and deputy supervisor
• Will be required to interact with senior level leadership such as Division Chiefs, Chief of Staff, Director and Deputy Director AFMES, and high-level military and civilian medical, health care and technical personnel
• Desired knowledge and experience in filing techniques; preparing and editing technical or general documentation using various software packages such as Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel and Windows; transcription of documents, data entry, and related casework files

Culmen International is committed to enhancing international safety and security, strengthening homeland defense, improving global health and humanitarian programs, and optimizing government operations. With experience in over 140 countries, we help our customers to accomplish critical missions in challenging environments worldwide.

• Exceptional Medical/Dental/Vision coverage with 100% of the premiums paid by the company for all eligible employees and their eligible dependents (including same or opposite sex domestic partners)
• 401k - Vested immediately and 4% match
• Life insurance and disability paid by the company
• AFLAC Available
• Education and Professional Development
• 12 Paid Holidays

To learn more about Culmen International, please visit www.culmen.com

At Culmen International we are committed to creating, promoting, and sustaining a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our commitment to these values is unwavering across all our work around the world. We include and celebrate employees of diverse races, genders, religions, sexual orientations, ethnicities, nationalities, socioeconomic statuses, languages, (dis)abilities, ages, and religious commitments. These differences drive innovative solutions to meet the needs of our employees and clients. Culmen is an equal opportunity employer.