Supervisory Chemist

This position is located in the District of Columbia Government, Department of Forensic Sciences (DFS), Public Health Laboratory (PHL) Division. The Supervisory Chemist serves as the Clinical Toxicology Unit (CTU) General Supervisor and the PHL Chemical Terrorism Coordinator, and they are responsible for the day-to-day supervision of testing personnel and reporting of test results within the Unit. The incumbent oversees the examination of clinical and environmental specimens to detect and quantify several chemicals of public health concern (e.g., nerve agents, cyanide, ricin, toxic metals, volatile organic compounds) using analytical chemistry techniques including gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS), liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS), and inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS).

The incumbent should have a doctoral, masters, or bachelor's degree in a chemical, physical, biological, or clinical laboratory science, or medical technology, from an accredited institution. They should have at least 3 years of laboratory experience in a clinical chemistry and/or clinical toxicology laboratory regulated under CLIA/CAP/COLA.

Previous supervisory experience in a clinical chemistry and/or clinical toxicology laboratory is preferred but not required.

To be considered for this employment opportunity, you will be required to submit a formal application. Please visit the DC Careers website at: https://careers.dc.gov (reference Job ID #25876). We look forward to reviewing your application!