Forensic Chemistry Supervisor

City of Henderson•Henderson, NV

19h•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, plans, directs, and coordinates the activities and operations of the Forensic Toxicology and Seized Drug Units within the Chemistry Section of the Henderson Police Department Forensic Laboratory; and performs related duties as assigned. The ideal candidate for this position will possess: Extensive experience in toxicology, drug analysis, and forensic laboratory operations. Demonstrated supervisory and leadership skills, including personnel management, training, mentoring, performance evaluation, and staff development. Strong technical expertise in analytical instrumentation, method development, validation, and interpretation of forensic results. Thorough knowledge of ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation requirements, quality assurance, and laboratory compliance. Ability to plan, direct, and prioritize laboratory operations, manage resources, and maintain operational efficiency. Hands-on technical experience troubleshooting instrumentation, developing procedures, and implementing forensic testing capabilities. Commitment to scientific integrity, employee safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in a Natural Science, Criminalistics, Toxicology, or a closely related field, which included coursework in chemistry or analytical chemistry
Five (5) years of full-time practical experience working in a laboratory conducting scientific laboratory analyses.
Court testimony experience as an expert witness and professional research
Experience interpreting forensic toxicology and drug chemistry results
Method development and method validation in a toxicology, blood/alcohol, and drug chemistry lab
Servicing and troubleshooting related analytical instruments
Direct case work using the following: Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA), Gas Chromatograph/Mass Spectrometer (GC/MS), Liquid Chromatograph/Mass Spectrometer (LC/MS), and Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR & IR) Spectrometer
Experience in an ISO/IEC 17025 based FQS/ACLASS or ASCLD/LAB-International accredited forensic laboratory; or ABFT accredited forensic toxicology laboratory
Operational forensic laboratory experience calculating measurement of uncertainty in regard to blood alcohol, toxicology, and drug chemistry analysis
Experience developing analytical and administrative laboratory SOPs and policies for operational forensic laboratories
Related experience as a LIMS user and administrator
Must be eligible to obtain Board Certification through the American Board of Forensic Toxicology (ABFT) and full membership in the Society of Forensic Toxicologists (SOFT) within one (1) year of appointment.
Must maintain active membership in the American Academy of Forensic Sciences (AAFS)
Must be a court-qualified expert in forensic toxicology and chemistry and remain qualified to testify as an expert witness in Forensic Toxicology and Forensic Chemistry for the duration of employment
Must possess and maintain a valid Nevada or "border state" driver's license, as defined by NRS 483
Must pass a nationwide fingerprint-based record check, and a wants/warrants check
Must obtain and maintain Security Awareness and National Crime Information Center (NCIC)/Nevada Criminal Justice Information System (NCJIS) certification upon hire/transfer and recertify as needed.
Must maintain certifications in NCIC/NCJIS as a condition of continued employment.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree, or higher, in forensic toxicology, pharmacology, toxicology, biochemistry, forensic chemistry, pharmaceutical chemistry, microbiology, or biology
American Board of Forensic Toxicology Certification

Responsibilities

Plans, directs, and coordinates the activities and operations of the Forensic Toxicology and Seized Drug Units within the Chemistry Section of the Henderson Police Department Forensic Laboratory.
Performs related duties as assigned.