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 HQ Laboratory.
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 (MSP) Toxicology operations involving blood drug, blood alcohol, and breath alcohol analysis of samples collected in conjunction with DWI investigations. This 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: Possess or be eligible for a Ph.D. in a Biological or Chemistry-related science (including Pharmacology or Toxicology) from an accredited college or university
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 required experience must have been in a supervisory capacity.
NOTE: Applicants who will meet the minimum education requirement within 6 months of the examination date may be allowed to participate in the examination process but will not be given a final offer of employment until they meet all minimum qualifications.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
1. 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)
2. Experience in breath alcohol, blood alcohol or blood drug analysis
3. Experience using a laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) for forensic casework
4. Validation experience using LCMS or GCMS or Q-TOF
5. 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 to possess the certification or license required by the governing body of the forensic discipline associated with the job duties for the specific position. Specific information regarding the requirements and procedures of the applicable governing body can be obtained form 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 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.