Toxicology Laboratory Manager II
Recruitment #060607-MGBB02-350400
Opening Date: 6/15/2007
Closing Date: 7/14/2007
Salary: Yearly: $51,405.00/Min - $77,107.00/Max
Pay Grade: 018
DHSS/Office of the Chief Medical Examiner
200 S. Adams St, Wilmington, DE 19801
Contact:
Hal G. Brown, Deputy Director
Delaware Office of the Chief Medical Examiner
Forensic Sciences Laboratory
200 South Adams St.,
Wilmington, DE 19801
Phone: (302)577-3420 ext. 206
Cell Phone: (302)668-8888
E-mail: (W) hal.brown from state.de.us
SUMMARY STATEMENT
Writes protocol and procedures for the operation of the Toxicology Lab.
Performs grant-writing
and budget preparation. Directs and conducts validation studies;
oversees analysis of biological
evidence and toxicological analysis. Approves reports indicating test
results; confers with police
and prosecutors on forensic toxicology; directs quality control
procedures; plans and coordinates
operational activities including supervising subordinates and delegating
responsibilities; develops
and training programs. Applicant is qualified in a court of law as an
expert witness in Forensic
Toxicology.
Selective Requirements must be met in addition to the job requirements.
Applicants who do not possess
the selective requirement will not be qualified.
1. Possession of a Ph.D. in Toxicology or Pharmacology or a Masters
degree in Toxicology or
Pharmacology with three years experience in analytical toxicology.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
. Plans, organizes and supervises professional and technical staff.
. Sets priorities and mediates conflicting priorities; schedules and
operates laboratory functions,
ensuring cost effective and accurate results.
. Develops, recommends and implements laboratory objectives and
policies; oversees and
participates in the development of modified/new methods, techniques and
procedures.
. Assigns, oversees and reviews analytical work conducted by staff.
. Ensures all work is completed according to various state and federal
laws, rules and regulations.
. Prepares activity and/or statistical reports.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating
competence in each of the
following areas:
1. Possession of a Bachelors degree in Life or Physical Science.
2. Experience in using laboratory equipment and instrumentation
including calibration and
maintenance.
3. Experience in conducting data review to ensure numerical input,
calculations, formulas and
interpretation of output is accurate, instruments were operating
according to specifications,
analytical procedures were followed and documentation is complete.
4. Experience in selecting and modifying laboratory test methods and
procedures.
5. Experience in laboratory management which includes overseeing and
directing the development,
implementation and evaluation of laboratory services; planning short and
long range goals and
objectives; developing and implementing policies and procedures and
ensuring compliance with
laboratory regulations, standards, policies and procedures. Provides
advice to other agency
organizational units through consultation.
6. Experience in narrative report writing.
7. Experience in staff supervision which includes planning, assigning,
reviewing, and evaluating the
work of others.
BENEFITS
To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our
website at
http://ben.omb.delaware.gov/programs/index.shtml
SELECTION PROCESS
The application is evaluated based upon a rating of training and
experience. Once you have submitted
your application on-line, all future correspondence related to your
application will be sent via email. Please
keep your contact information current. You may also view all
correspondence sent to you by the State of
Delaware in the "My Applications" tab at:
http://www.delawarestatejobs.com <http://www.delawarestatejobs.com/>
ACCOMMODATIONS
Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all
phases of the application and
employment process. To request an auxiliary aid or service please call
(302) 739-5458. TDD users should
call the Delaware Relay Service Number 1-800-232-5460 for assistance.
The State of Delaware - An
Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.
You may contact recruitment by phone at (302) 739-5458, FAX at (302)
739-7984, or e-mail at jobs from state.de.us, or apply for a job in
person at the Office of Management and Budget/Human
Resource Management.
