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Chief Toxicologist, Ante Mortem

Recruitment #22-007552-0002

Introduction

This is a full-time, permanent position.  The position is for a Chief Toxicologist, Ante Mortem, and is located in Pikesville, Baltimore County, MD at the Maryland State Police Forensic Sciences Division.

It is important that all experience and education be fully documented.  FAILURE TO LIST ALL EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION AND ANSWER ALL SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS ACCURATELY AND SPECIFICALLY MAY CAUSE THE CANDIDATE TO BE REJECTED.

GRADE

0026 

LOCATION OF POSITION

Maryland State Police
Forensic Sciences Division
221 Milford Mill Road
Pikesville, MD 21208

Main Purpose of Job

The Chief Toxicologist, Ante Mortem, is a PH.D. level toxicologist responsible for the management and technical leadership of the Maryland State Police Toxicology operations involving blood drug, blood alcohol, and breath alcohol analysis of samples collected in conjunction with DWI investigations. The position oversees the State Alcohol Testing Program in accordance with Maryland Motor Vehicle Law, Court and Judicial Proceedings 10-301.1 - 10-309. This position functions as the Manager of the MSP Forensic Sciences Division (FSD) Toxicology Units and Chemical Test for Alcohol Unit, ensuring that all work performed is in compliance with written MSP/FSD goals and guidelines as well as the standards dictated by the laboratory's accrediting body.

POSITION DUTIES

Function as the Technical Leader for the Toxicology operations of the Maryland State Police

Oversee the State DWI Alcohol and Drug Testing Program

Manage the Toxicology Laboratory

Testify in court as an expert on the results of Toxicology analyses and as to the methods used

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:  Candidates appointed to this classification must possess or be eligible for a Ph.D. in a Biological or Chemistry-related science including but not limited to Pharmacology or Toxicology from an accredited college or university and be certified by the American Board of Forensic Toxicology (ABFT) as a Fellow of the ABFT (F-ABFT) or a Diplomate of the ABFT in Forensic Toxicology (D-ABFT-FT)

Experience:  Six years of experience in comparative analysis or scientific evaluation of evidence in toxicology including experience in providing testimony as an expert witness in moot or criminal court.  Two years of the experience must have been in a supervisory capacity.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

1.  Experience in breath alcohol, blood alcohol, or blood drug analysis

2.  Experience using a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) for forensic casework

3.  Validation experience using LCMS or GCMS or Q-TOF

4.  Calibration experience with a breath alcohol testing system utilizing an electro-mechanical sensor and an infra-red sensor

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Candidates appointed to this classification must be eligible or possess the certification or license required by the governing body of the forensic discipline associated with the job duties of the specific position.  Specific information regarding the requirements and procedures of the applicable governing body can be obtained from the Human Resources Office of the Maryland Department of State Police, 1201 Reisterstown Road, Pikesville, MD 21208.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

1.  Employees in this classification are subject to call-in 24 hours a day and, therefore, are required to provide the Department with a telephone number where they can be reached.

2.  Employees in this classification are subject to random substance abuse testing in accordance with the Code of Maryland Regulation 17.04.09, Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs

3.  In accordance with the Public Safety Article, Section 2-204 (b) (6) of the Annotated Code of Maryland, candidates for positions in this classification will be subject to an initial drug screening, submission of DNA sample and a complete background investigation to include a polygraph examination before permanent appointment can be made.  A criminal conviction may be grounds for rejection of the candidate.

SELECTION PROCESS

Only candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be considered for this classification.  It is, therefore, essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.  Successful candidates will be placed on an eligible list categorized as a BEST, BETTER or QUALIFIED candidate and remain eligible for one year from the date of application.  The eligible list will be used by the hiring manager to select the individual to fill the position.

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

NOTE: Currently, applicants are limited to uploading one file. As a result, it is strongly urged that those applying upload ALL required and additional documents (undergraduate and graduate transcripts, resumes, etc.) as one file. If you are unable to apply online, you may submit an application via mail. The Maryland State Application Form can be found online.

Completed applications, required documentation and any required addendums may be mailed to:

Maryland State Police

Human Resources Division

1201 Reisterstown Road

Pikesville, MD 21208

ATTN: Robert Tanner

Robert.tanner@maryland.gov

It is the policy of the Maryland State Police to comply with all applicable federal and state laws prohibiting employment discrimination and to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, gender, identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, belief or opinion, sex, sexual orientation or any other protected status.




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