Analytical Toxicologist 3_Quality Assurance

What You’ll Do in Your New Role

• Knowledgeable and certified in the following techniques:

• Advanced Knowledge of immunoassay methodology
• Solid Phase and Liquid/ Liquid Drug Extractions
• Advanced Knowledge of mass spectrometry and compound fragmentation
• Advanced Knowledge of Quantitative Analysis
• Advanced Knowledge of Instrumental Analysis
• Mass Spectrometry (Advanced)
• Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (Advanced)
• Liquid Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (Advanced)
• Tandem Mass Spectrometry (Advanced)

• Audit and review all work products and processes completed and performed by the laboratory
• Responsible for the overall quality assurance of laboratory analytical operations ensuring investigation of all non-conforming events (NCEs)
• Evaluation of laboratory standard operating procedures (SOP) and ensuring laboratory compliance with those standards. Recommend changes to the Section leadership as needed
• Review data for compliance, accuracy, and completeness to assure that all reported results meet technical and administrative requirements of the laboratory outlined in the SOPs
• Assures all records of analyses performed are accurate and properly archived
• Monitor all quality control processes, method development, personnel training and certifications, internal/external audits of laboratory processes, open and blind proficiency performance, and instrument and drug certifications
• Evaluation of instrument, extraction techniques, analysis protocols and data review
• Preparation for laboratory inspections by inspectors from certifying and accrediting agencies
• Maintain logs of analyses performed, equipment problems and solutions, freezer and refrigerator temperature logs and equipment operation logs
• Maintain the laboratory in a mission readiness status at all times; this requires the QAO to be aware of existing and potential problems concerning laboratory safety, equipment operation, maintain supply readiness and other critical laboratory functions
• Handle hazardous materials and hazardous waste, ensuring proper safety precautions are taken in storing and disposition of these materials
• Subject matter expert in Forensic Toxicology for the DoD drug testing program. Serves as a consultant for this program, including on-site analytical troubleshooting and method development. Serves as an inspector for the DoD accreditation program
• Authorship in peer reviewed journal and/or presentation of scientific data
• Demonstrate work ethic traits required to maintain good team cohesion and to set a good working example.
• Serves as staff faculty member for training courses sponsored by the Division. These courses are tailored for the specific audiences including military drug testing staff members, military investigative agents, forensic pathology residents, and student interns
• Perform other job-related duties appropriate to the Division mission as assigned

Required Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship
• Must be able to obtain Public Trust clearance
• Minimum a master’s degree in toxicology, biochemistry, chemistry, or the physical or biological sciences from an accredited university, or a bachelor’s degree in toxicology, biochemistry, chemistry, or the physical or biological sciences from an accredited university
• Five years’ experience, in which at least three (3) years are in QA
• QAO cannot participate in the production of data or handling of specimens. QAO shall manage the QA program as specified by DoDI 1010.16, ensuring investigation of all Non-Conforming Events (NCEs), must publish an internal MFR to document issues, make recommendations for corrective actions, maintain local SOPs, and monitor all QC processes, method development, personnel training and certifications, internal/external audits of laboratory processes, overall data review, open and blind proficiency performance, and instrument and drug certification
• The QAO must be independent of the Technical Director and must be trained and certified as the QAO within six months of appointment to the position of QAO

About the Company

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