Toxicologist

qualified candidates to fill a toxicologist position vacancy within the Breath

Alcohol Program in Lansing, Michigan.  This

is a Clinical Health Scientist Specialist Level 14 position. 

The salary range for this position is $24.29 – $33.09 per hour. 

be considered for this position, applicants must possess a Ph.D. in the field of

Toxicology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or Pharmacology, and must have at least 3

years of experience in a scientific laboratory. 

Experience in the field of forensic toxicology dealing with alcohol is

preferable, but not required.

position will provide toxicology expertise within the Breath Alcohol Program,

and will be responsible for administering and setting standards for Michigan’s

statewide Breath Alcohol Test Program. 

Functioning as the program expert, the incumbent will advise and assist

legislators, judges, prosecutors, police chiefs, sheriffs, state police

personnel, Department of State personnel, and others in matters relating to

offenses involving alcohol and drugs. 

This individual will represent the Michigan State Police in an

authoritative capacity on breath alcohol testing and as the expert witness in

court proceedings involving alcohol and drugs. 

This individual will be required to research and evaluate new and

emerging technology and perform live subject testing, as needed, to continually

validate Michigan’s breath testing program.

direct any questions to F/Lt. Eric Johnson, Special Operations Division, at

(517) 336-6611, or email at [email protected].