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Forensic toxicologist (m/f) Ref°645

Type of contract: Full-time and determined duration contract (CDD)

We are currently looking for a Forensic Toxicologist (m/f) in the Forensic Toxicology Unit of the Forensic Medicine Department

for a temporary position (CDD) of 1 year, on a full-time basis.

About the Laboratoire national de santé :

The LNS is a major player in Luxembourg’s healthcare sector, serving the country’s patients, doctors and hospitals. Under the supervision of the Ministry of Health and Social Security, the LNS is a multidisciplinary public institution organized around six medical departments, two of which are designated as national diagnostic centers for human genetics and pathology, respectively.

The LNS employs around 400 highly qualified staff with diverse backgrounds. The main purpose of the LNS is to develop analytical activities and scientific expertise relating to the prevention, diagnosis and monitoring of human diseases; to act as a national control or reference laboratory; and to carry out forensic missions. The LNS also collaborates with the University of Luxembourg and other biomedical research institutions, both nationally and internationally, on research and teaching activities.

In particular, in the field of diagnostics, the LNS covers the following fields of application: medical biology, microbiology, forensic medicine, environmental medicine, morphological and molecular pathology, and clinical genetics, as well as sequencing for rare diseases, oncology and pathogens.

Responsibilities:

  • Actively support the laboratory management in the strategic development of the forensic toxicology lab
  • At the technical level: develop, validate and implement a broad range of toxicological investigations with state-of-the-art chromatographic analytical methods (HS-GC-MS, LC-MS/MS, GC-MS, GC-MS/MS, HPLC-DAD, LC-QToF)
  • Supervise and support laboratory technicians
  • Evaluation and interpretation of qualitative and quantitative findings of drugs of abuse, medicines and other psychoactive substances in blood, urine, hair and postmortem samples
  • Writing of toxicological reports for forensic purposes
  • Participate in teaching and training activities
  • Collaborate on research projects in the field of forensic toxicology
  • Attend court of law as expert witness
  • Active participation in the accreditation process of the laboratory

Profile :

  • PhD in toxicology, pharmacy, biology, chemistry or equivalent
  • Expertise and proven professional experience in forensic toxicology
  • Experience in the application of analytical techniques, such as HS-GC-MS, LC-MS/MS, GC-MS, GC-MS/MS, HPLC-DAD and LC-QToF
  • Experience in analysis and interpretation of blood, urine, hair and postmortem samples
  • Experience in the implementation of quality management in a laboratory (ISO 17025)
  • Experience in performing research projects
  • Ability to work independently and as an effective member of a team
  • Rigor, thoroughness and ability to work under pressure
  • Strong sense of accountability and confidentiality
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Ability to make objective decisions
  • High proficiency in written and spoken French and very good understanding of German and English are mandatory. Luxembourgish will be considered as an asset

If you meet the above profile and wish to apply, please submit your application (CV and Cover letter) via our website. Your application will be treated confidentially.

At the final stages of the recruitment process, the successful candidate will be asked to provide supporting documentation such as, copies of diplomas and certificates of employment. An official criminal record (bulletin no.3) will also be required for consultation purpose.

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