Monday, November 19, 2012

CSI: Georgia Tech


The Future of Forensic Science: Does television have it right?
Jeff Salyards, PhD, MFS Chief Scientist, Defense Forensics and Biometrics Agency, U.S. Army Criminal Investigations Laboratory (USACIL)
Tuesday, December 4, 2012
11:00 a.m. Clough Commons, room 152

9:15–11:00 a.m.
Careers and internships information table, Clough Commons atrium
11:00–noon
Lecture: “The future of forensic science: Does television have it right?”
Clough Commons, room 152
3:00–3:45 p.m.Careers and internships panel: USACIL and GSU College of Law representatives 
Clough Commons TBA

About Dr. Jeff SalyardsDr. Jeff Salyards is the program manager for Science & Technology at the U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Laboratory (USAVIL). He holds a PhD in chemistry from Montana State University, a MFS from George Washington University, and has completed a Fellowship in Forensic Medicine from the Armed Forces Institute of Pathology. A former director of the Defense Computer Forensic Laboratory, he has 21 years of combined experience in investigations, forensic consulting, and teaching.
About USACILThe U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Laboratory provides forensic laboratory services to Department of Defense investigative agencies and other federal agencies. USACIL is the only full service forensic laboratory in the DoD and trains special agents and investigators from the Army, Air Force, Navy and Marines in the Special Agent Laboratory Training Course. The examiners and analysts testify in federal, military and state courts as well as multi-national courts. The laboratory provides state-of-the-art forensic examinations in the drug chemistry, trace evidence, serology/DNA, latent prints, forensic documents, digital evidence, firearms, and tool marks. 

Thursday, November 1, 2012

Job Opening (MS Candidates)

eLab Solutions is a rapidly growing clinical toxicology lab in the Atlanta area.  We are seeking candidates to fill the position described below in the very near future. 

Analytical Toxicologist
Primary responsibilities include participation in a team of professionals in Atlanta, GA, that provide clinical analysis of and evaluation of biological specimens (urine, oral fluid) for drugs that are part of a prescription regimen and/or or drugs of abuse. The ideal candidate will have the following skills and/or knowledge concerning drug testing:

- Excellent quantitative pipetting technique
-Drug screening by immunoassay
 -Initial testing operation and troubleshooting
-LC-MS/MS maintenance, operation, interpretation, and troubleshooting
-Pharmacology and drug metabolism
-Standard curve preparation, creation, and evaluation
-Control preparation and interpretation
-Research and development of new methods as needed
-Team involvement mentality

Minimum educational requirement is a B.A./B.S. in one of the natural or life sciences, chemistry and/or toxicology preferred and 3-5 years practical experience preferred.  Offering a competitive salary commensurate with experience. 


If you have any questions or concerns, contact Kristin Jones via email or phone.

770-988-9173