Job Description

Amentum is a premier global services partner supporting critical programs of national significance across defense, security, intelligence, energy, and environment. Amentum draws from a century-old heritage of operational excellence, mission focus, and successful execution underpinned by a strong culture of safety and ethics. Headquartered in Chantilly, VA, Amentum employs more than 60,000 people on all seven continents.

Amentum is supporting the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) in providing specialized training, advisory and mentoring services to host nations under the Criminal Division’s International Criminal Investigative Training and Assistance Program (ICITAP).    

ICITAP is a cornerstone of America’s global strategy for combating transnational crime, terrorism, countering trafficking in persons, establishing rule of law and enhancing human rights in developing countries.  Amentum is the contract service provider to the DOJ ICITAP and Overseas Prosecutorial Development, Assistance and Training (OPDAT) programs. 

Please Note: This is an Independent Contractor position with Amentum, it should not be considered an employment relationship with Amentum.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Amentum is currently seeking a qualified candidate to serve as Forensic Toxicology Advisor in in various countries on an ad-hoc basis. This position will be responsible for supporting the development of foreign forensic laboratories in forensic toxicology. The candidate will support the implementation of best practices and aid in the alignment of laboratory work with international accreditation standards.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides technical guidance on the toxicological analyses in biological specimens to determine the cause and manner of death or physiological impairment.

• Assists in the development of standard operating procedures (SOPs) aligned with best practices for toxicology sections.

• Supports the development of validation studies for qualitative and quantitative analysis and the review of associated data.

• Reviews and advises on quality management documents as well as internal audits.

• Provides training on required maintenance on analytical instrumentation and routine laboratory equipment.

• Advises on data collection for overall trends in encounters with common drugs of abuse and novel compounds

CORE COMPENTENCIES:

• Knowledge of the principles of analytical chemistry; and knowledge of laboratory practice.

• Knowledge of the principles of equipment and instrument calibration and maintenance.

• Knowledge of the principles of analytical chemistry.

• Degree Required: Bachelor's degree in toxicology from an accredited college or university; or an appropriate discipline of the biological, medical, or veterinary sciences.

• Work Experience: Specialized work experience directly related to the position.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Degree Required: Bachelor's degree in toxicology from an accredited college or university; or an appropriate discipline of the biological, medical, or veterinary sciences.

• Work Experience: Specialized work experience directly related to the position

Clearable: Must be able to obtain and maintain a Moderate Public Trust Waiver US Government Clearance. Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain a Moderate Public Trust Waiver Clearance.

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