Forensic Toxicology Instructor

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Forensic Toxicology Instructor to join our education and training team. This full-time, year-round position offers an exciting opportunity to educate and mentor the next generation of forensic scientists through hands-on laboratory instruction, graduate education, and professional training.

The successful candidate will serve as a primary instructor for forensic toxicology laboratory internships associated with our graduate partnerships with Thomas Jefferson University's Master of Science in Forensic Toxicology program and Arcadia University's Master of Science in Forensic Science program
. The instructor will also lead two summer undergraduate forensic toxicology internship cohorts and support additional educational initiatives throughout the year.

• Graduate Instruction:
  Deliver hands‑on forensic toxicology laboratory training for graduate students enrolled in our Thomas Jefferson University and Arcadia University programs.
• Summer Internships:
  Lead two summer undergraduate forensic toxicology internship cohorts, including laboratory exercises, student supervision, assessments, and mentorship.
• INL Visiting Scientist Toxicology
  
  Skills:
  
  Design and manage a training program for toxicologists in S American and S Asian countries.
• Laboratory Training:
  Provide instruction in sample preparation, analytical techniques, chromatography, mass spectrometry, data interpretation, and laboratory quality assurance.
• Curriculum Development:
  Develop and update laboratory exercises, instructional materials, assessments, and training protocols to reflect current forensic science practices and emerging technologies.
• Student Mentorship:
  Guide students in laboratory skills, scientific communication, research, professional development, and career readiness.
• Additional Teaching:
  Support CFSRE's continuing education courses, specialized workshops, workforce development programs, and other laboratory-based training initiatives throughout the year.
• Program
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Work closely with CFSRE scientists, university faculty, and educational staff to coordinate instructional activities and maintain high-quality learning experiences.

Joining the CFSRE as a Senior Scientist means becoming part of an elite team of toxicologists, chemists, scientists, biologists, and many other forensic experts. We have 5,000 square feet of bench space for sample preparation, and instrumentation dedicated to the field of forensic toxicology and chemistry. You will be supported by cutting edge resources while collaborating with industry leaders, engaging with a network of professionals from public health and safety sectors to translate your research into real‑world applications and impacts.

Your work will contribute to a collaborative environment that fosters innovation and professional development.

You hold a master’s degree in forensic toxicology, forensic science, analytical chemistry, chemistry, or a related scientific field, and you bring hands‑on laboratory experience in forensic toxicology or analytical chemistry along with a solid understanding of analytical instrumentation and lab procedures. You have at least two years of experience teaching, training, or mentoring students or laboratory personnel, and you know how to adapt your instruction to learners at every level of lab experience.

With strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills, you will confidently guide and inspire the next generation of forensic scientists.

Required Skills:

• Master's degree in forensic toxicology, forensic science, analytical chemistry, chemistry, or a related scientific discipline.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience teaching, training, or mentoring students or laboratory…