What are the responsibilities and job description for the Forensic Toxicologist Instructor position at The Center for Forensic Science Research & Education?
Position Overview
The Center for Forensic Science Research & Education (CFSRE) is seeking a motivated and experienced Forensic Toxicology Instructor to join our education and training team. This full-time, year-round position offers an exciting opportunity to educate and mentor the next generation of forensic scientists through hands-on laboratory instruction, graduate education, and professional training.
The successful candidate will serve as a primary instructor for forensic toxicology laboratory internships associated with our graduate partnerships with Thomas Jefferson University's Master of Science in Forensic Toxicology program and Arcadia University's Master of Science in Forensic Science program. The instructor will also lead two summer undergraduate forensic toxicology internship cohorts and support additional educational initiatives throughout the year.
Key Responsibilities
- Graduate Instruction: Deliver hands-on forensic toxicology laboratory training for graduate students enrolled in our Thomas Jefferson University and Arcadia University programs.
- Summer Internships: Lead two summer undergraduate forensic toxicology internship cohorts, including laboratory exercises, student supervision, assessments, and mentorship.
- INL Visiting Scientist Toxicology Skills: Design and manage a training program for toxicologists in S American and S Asian countries.
- Laboratory Training: Provide instruction in sample preparation, analytical techniques, chromatography, mass spectrometry, data interpretation, and laboratory quality assurance.
- Curriculum Development: Develop and update laboratory exercises, instructional materials, assessments, and training protocols to reflect current forensic science practices and emerging technologies.
- Student Mentorship: Guide students in laboratory skills, scientific communication, research, professional development, and career readiness.
- Additional Teaching: Support CFSRE's continuing education courses, specialized workshops, workforce development programs, and other laboratory-based training initiatives throughout the year.
- Program Collaboration: Work closely with CFSRE scientists, university faculty, and educational staff to coordinate instructional activities and maintain high-quality learning experiences.
Qualifications
Required
- Master's degree in forensic toxicology, forensic science, analytical chemistry, chemistry, or a related scientific discipline.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience teaching, training, or mentoring students or laboratory personnel.
- Practical laboratory experience in forensic toxicology or analytical chemistry.
- Knowledge of analytical instrumentation and forensic toxicology laboratory procedures.
- Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to effectively teach and mentor students with varying levels of laboratory experience.
Preferred
- Experience with LC-MS/MS, GC-MS, and/or high-resolution mass spectrometry.
- Knowledge of postmortem toxicology, human performance toxicology, and emerging drugs.
- Experience developing laboratory curricula, training materials, or educational programs.
Why Join CFSRE?
CFSRE is a leader in forensic science research, education, and professional training. Our instructors work alongside practicing forensic scientists, utilize advanced laboratory technologies, and play a meaningful role in preparing students for careers in forensic science.
Join our team and help shape the future of forensic toxicology education and workforce development!