Would you like to be part of a team involved in conducting highly specialized forensic examinations and analyses? Ontario's Centre of Forensic Sciences is one of the most extensive forensic science facilities in North America, with a main laboratory located at the state-of-the-art
Forensic Services and Coroners Complex . We are responsible for conducting scientific investigations in cases involving injury or death in unusual circumstances and in crimes against persons or property.
NOTE:
•There is a current need to fill 4 permanent vacancies. The results of this competition will be used to form an eligibility list of qualified candidates to potentially fill future permanent and temporary vacancies.
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About the job
The Toxicology Section seeks an experienced scientist to:
• Acquire expertise in the analysis of biological samples for drugs using instrumentation including immunoassays, Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC/MS), Liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry/mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS), and Quadrupole Time-of-Flight Mass Spectrometry (QTOF-MS)
• Write interpretative reports summarizing complex analytical findings in forensic cases
• Present forensic evidence in court as an expert witness
• Participate in research and development projects and client education
• Mentor and educate junior staff
• Travel for court and client training throughout the Province of Ontario
What you bring to the team
Mandatory requirements
• You hold an Honours Bachelor of Science degree in majors such as pharmacology, toxicology, chemistry, biochemistry or equivalent
Technical Knowledge and Experience
• You have proven theoretical and practical knowledge of pharmacology, toxicology, and analytical chemistry
• You have demonstrated experience within a scientific laboratory setting including using analytical and general laboratory instrumentation for drug analysis
• You have knowledge of universal precautions as well as health and safety practices with respect to the handling of post-mortem and ante-mortem body tissues and fluids
• You have quality assurance knowledge to ensure the quality of products and that conclusions are scientifically sound as well as ensure compliance with established laboratory accreditation standards
• You are proficient with computer software programs for word processing, databases, and laboratory information management
Communication, Collaboration, and Leadership Skills
• You can present complex scientific information to both lay and professional audiences in a concise, understandable, and scientifically accurate manner
• You are able to work effectively with the forensic community including pathologists, coroners, police, and other stakeholders
• You can collaborate effectively within a diverse workplace
Time Management Skills
• You can produce high quality work in a timely manner in a challenging high throughput work environment
• You are able to determine priorities when faced with multiple competing responsibilities and accomplish tasks within established time frames
Research and Analytical Skills
• You are able to critically review scientific literature to assess scientific validity
• You have demonstrated problem-solving skills and judgment in order to prepare scientific research papers for presentation and publication
• You have experience conducting research projects
**IMPORTANT APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS**
As part of the application process, please prepare a synopsis of the paper titled “ “Time Dependent Changes in THC concentrations in Deceased Persons” by Chu et al., Include the potential significance to forensic casework.
You can access this FREE document by following this link: Volume 45, Issue 1, January 2021, Pages 1–7
Time-Dependent Changes in THC Concentrations in Deceased PersonsYour synopsis must be 150 words or less and written at a level understandable by a person with no scientific background. Include your synopsis with your application and submit as one document (i.e., along with your cover letter and resume). Only applications with a completed synopsis assignment will be considered into the screening process.