Chemist; Forensic Toxicology

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

This position is located within the Forensic Toxicology Drug Testing Laboratory (FTDTL), at Tripler Army Medical Center in Honolulu, Hawaii.

• Responsible for forensic toxicological testing for emerging drugs of abuse.
• Conduct medical and forensic toxicology research.
• Assist with implementation of new methodologies into the laboratory.
• Perform scientific assessments making recommendations concerning corrective actions in the drug detection programs.
• Serve as a technical and scientific subject matter expert in the troubleshooting of existing and new drug extraction and detection methodologies.
• Testify in courts as expert witness, providing technically authoritative support to attorneys.

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position has a mandatory seasonal influenza vaccination requirement and is subject to annual vaccination.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 15% of the time.
• This position is subject to screening and update of required immunizations.
• This position is supervisory, one year probation to assess your ability to perform supervisory duties is required unless previously completed.