- Responsible for overseeing and maintaining laboratory with ISO/IEC 17025:2017 and ABFT accreditation.
- Conducts regular quality control audits on processes, staff and procedures.
- Investigates non-compliance with quality control requirements and initiates corrective actions.
- Conducts annual evaluations of laboratory Standard Operating Procedures to ensure procedures are relevant and consistent with the laboratory mission.
- Develops and manages validation of new laboratory methods.
- Reviews proficiency tests.
- Prepares and issues written reports on proficiency tests detailing accuracy and efficiency of laboratory.
- Monitors routine daily tests on a random basis.
- Prepares statistical reports.
- May perform scientific analysis and testing on biological samples.
- May review and approve toxicology reports in the absence of the Chief Toxicologist.
- Interprets toxicology results.
- Provides personnel and laboratory operations oversight in the absence of the Chief Toxicologist.
- Performs related duties as required.
- Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Pharmacology, Toxicology, Chemistry or related scientific field and 2 years of applicable laboratory experience; or a Master's Degree in Pharmacology, Toxicology, Chemistry or related scientific field with 10 years of laboratory experience. PhD preferred.
- Must be certified by the American Board of Forensic Toxicology, Fellow or Diplomate in Forensic Toxicology, or become certified within two years. Fellow preferred.
- Thorough understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of Forensic Toxicology and ISO/IEC 17025:2017 and ABFT accreditation requirements.
- Comprehensive knowledge of principles, practices and terminology of analytical chemistry.
- Comprehensive knowledge of current developments in the field of Toxicology analysis and interpretation.
- Hands on laboratory experience in analysis of drugs in biological specimens and operating gas chromatography/liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry is required.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
- Demonstrated ability to work with frequent interruptions, ability to establish and maintain effective communications with fellow staff members and is detail oriented.
- Ability to understand and follow instructions and standard operating procedures; ability to maintain records; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and County employees.
- Must secure and maintain favorable background investigation from the Bexar County Sheriff's Department
- Must secure and maintain a pre-employment physical and drug screen
- Must have available transportation during the entire workday.
- May be required to work more than 40 hours during the workweek.
- Working conditions are in a laboratory environment with exposure to blood, body fluids or other potentially infectious material; occasional exposure to unfavorable fumes, vapors or odors.
- Physical requirements include lifting/carrying of 15-20 lbs. with occasional pushing of 20-30 lbs.; visual, speech and hearing acuity; hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate computer keyboard and basic laboratory and office equipment. Subject to handling, walking, sitting, standing, bending, reaching, and twisting to perform the essential functions.
- High School Diploma or G.E.D
- Associates Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- Doctorate
- None
- Pharmacology
- Toxicology
- Chemistry
- Related Scientific Field
- Other
- None
- No Experience
- 1 Year of Experience
- 2 Years of Experience
- 3 Years of Experience
- 4 Years of Experience
- 5 Years of Experience
- 6 Years of Experience
- 7 Years of Experience
- 8 Years of Experience
- 9 Years of Experience
- 10 or more Years of Experience
- Yes
- No
- Yes
- No
- Yes
- No
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- No
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- No
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Description
Salary: $6,649.00 MonthlyLocation : Medical Examiner Louis Pasteur Drive San Antonio, TX
Job Type: Full-time Regular
Job Number:
Department: Office of Criminal Justice Policy, Planning & Programs
Division: Judicial Services Medical Examiner
Opening Date: 01/03/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Summary
Under general supervision, ensures compliance with ISO/IEC 17025:2017 and ABFT accreditation standards, as well as coordinating safety, security and quality of the laboratory. Identifies areas of improvement, recommends, oversees and develops new methodologies for testing and analysis in the laboratory. The Laboratory Manager may also perform routine to complex analytical tests of biological specimens in order to address and improve laboratory policies and procedures.
Duties and Responsibilities
Workstations with internet access are available, if needed, to view job postings and apply online at 211 S Flores, San Antonio, TX 78204, 8am - 5pm, Monday through Friday. Phone:
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Bexar County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to Workplace Diversity.
We are committed to providing equal opportunity for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
For more detailed information, please click on the following link to view Benefits offered by Bexar County:
NOTE: Part-Time and Temporary positions are not eligible for Bexar County Benefits.
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Which best describes your highest level of education completed?
What best describes the field in which you have obtained your degree?
Which best describes your years of experience in a forensic laboratory?
Are you certified by the American Board of Forensic Toxicology as a Fellow or Diplomat in Forensic Toxicology or able to become certified within (2) Two Years? (Fellow Preferred)
Are you able to secure and maintain a favorable background investigation from the Bexar County Sheriff's Office?
Are you able to clear a pre-employment physical and a pre-employment drug screen test?
Do you have available transportation during the entire workday?
Are you able to work more than 40 hours during the work week?