Forensic Drug Chemist Advisor

Amentum

DUTIES:

The Forensic Chemist Advisor is the principal subject matter expert in drug examinations, including novel psychoactive substances (NPS). The advisor mentors host-country experts on training, techniques and procedures used in the collection, preservation, examination, analysis, and court production of drug evidence with an emphasis on ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation requirements. The advisor is responsible for advising and training host country officials on the use, calibration, maintenance and testing of equipment associated with chemical analysis as well as best practices for analysis, report writing and chain of custody records management.

The advisor will also work with various US officials from Departments of State (DoS) and Justice (DOJ). Duties also include facilitating meetings; leading working groups; developing reports and specialized papers; reviewing and editing policies; and conducting briefings. A particular focus may include contributing advice on the development of a national public health approach to NPS.

REQUIREMENTS (Superior experience in critical areas may be substituted for other areas at DOJ discretion)

• Minimum of 10 years of forensic science experience progressively increasing responsibilities involving complex drug cases;
• Minimum of 5 years of related drug chemistry experience in an ISO 17025 accredited facility;
• Experience using the Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (GC/MS) and other analytic methods to include field deployable instruments;
• Bachelor s degree in forensic science, chemistry, or related fields from a US Department of Education recognized institution
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust certification from the U.S. DOJ.

Other desired qualifications include:

• Experience in applying chemical analysis and expertise to state or national level drug strategies
• Experience supervising or managing forensic chemistry activities
• Demonstrated experience in QA/QC inspections and validation for forensic facilities
• Experience analyzing fentanyl and its analogs; precursors, and other NPS
• Continuing education demonstrated through publications, presentations, coursework, internships, or certifications
• Language and foreign service skills/experience
• Experience training or advising foreign officials.