Forensic Scientist, Toxicology

2 weeks ago


Toronto, Ontario, Canada Ministry of the Solicitor General Full time
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.

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What can I expect to do in this role?: 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

How do I qualify?:

Mandatory:

  • 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 postmortem and antemortem 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 problemsolving skills and judgment in order to prepare scientific research papers for presentation and publication
  • You have experience conducting research projects
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