at University of Illinois at Chicago in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Analytical Forensic Toxicology Specialist, College of Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences (AFTL)
Analytical Forensic Toxicology Specialist, College of Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences (AFTL)
Hiring Department: Pharmaceutical Sciences
Location: Chicago, IL USA
Requisition ID: 1026384
Posting Close Date: July 29, 2024
About the University of Illinois Chicago
UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.
Description:
Position Summary
The Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Analytical Forensic Toxicology Laboratory seeks candidates for a full-time Analytical Forensic Toxicology Specialist. This position works under minimal supervision, perform routine to semi-complex toxicological analysis to identify and quantify administrative/intoxicating compounds in biological samples. Review, communicate and apply changes in federal, national and state toxicological analysis practices and protocols in the lab to fulfill UIC contractual agreements with law enforcement agencies and submitting agencies.
Duties & Responsibilities
Toxicological Analysis
Accept, verify, and store specimens protecting specimen integrity as well as chain of custody to maintain specimen viability as legal evidence.
Perform isolation (extraction) of administrative/intoxicating compounds or controlled substances from biological samples and identify compounds using GC-MS, LC-MS/MS, and HS-GC-FID/MS. Qualitatively or quantitatively identify and measure the presence of compounds of interest in biological samples to generate reliable, reproducible results and conclusions.
Regulatory Compliance
Assist the quality manager/lab director in the development and implementation of ISO 17025 protocols and procedures. This will include the preparation of quality control samples and internal proficiency samples.
Documentation/Support for Court Cases (or administrative hearings)
Operate computer-controlled instruments using data acquisition modalities and special software to record results and data, and generate reports. Interpret basic test results.
Prepare case files to document findings and submit reports for review prior to submission to law enforcement and submitting agencies.
Provide expert testimony as requested for criminal or civil court proceedings or administrative hearings. Submit case files in response to subpoenas or as requested.
Provide technical explanations to agencies and attorneys in support of the analytical work performed in the laboratory.
Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications
BS degree in chemistry, biochemistry, or other appropriately related field
Minimum of one year's experience in an analytical laboratory, with experience or training in forensic laboratory recordkeeping requirements, ISO 17025 accreditation, and expert witness testimony.
Ability to pass exam for and maintain Professional Membership status in the Association of Official Racing Chemists (AORC) upon accepting the job offer.
Knowledge of basic laboratory extraction/ sampling techniques, and spectrometry instrumentation. Knowledge of specimen handling procedures in a forensic toxicology laboratory setting.
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The University of Illinois may conduct background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer. Background checks will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
The University of Illinois Chicago is an affirmative action, equal opportunity
institution/employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or disability status, height, weight, or marital status in employment or the provision of services.
