SME III/Toxicologist at KACE in Arlington, Virginia

Job Description:

TITLE:              Subject Matter Expert III/Toxicologist

LOCATION:      Arlington, VA    

DURATION:     Full Time    

AboutKACE:

When you make the decision to join KACE, you are choosing to work alongside talented professionals that have one thing in common; the passion to make a difference!  KACE employees bring their diverse talents and experiences to work on critical projects that help shape the nation’s safety, security, and quality of life.

The desire to have a career that is purposeful and forward thinking is woven into every KACE employee…it’s The KACE Way. KACE employees are; purpose driven, forward focused, open-minded, trustworthy and invested.

The KACE Way is our commitment to our employees, to our customers, and to our communities. Join KACE and make a difference!

We are looking to add a Subject Matter Expert III/Toxicologist.  If you can envision joining a team where you will have the opportunity to provide mission driven results; then we are looking for you!

Here’s what you need to be successful in this role:

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  Coachable - Open to constructive criticism, with a strong desire to implement and sustain feedback by others


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  Customer service orientated - Understand the value of a relationship by building trust and relating to the customer to ensure the conversation progresses properly and on tract.  Honest and have the integrity to do what’s right for our customers and for the business


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  Curious - Actively seek information pertaining to our business, services and customer base


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  Committed - Have the passion and perseverance for what you want to accomplish


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  Willing to support critical duties - Support responsibilities that must continue to be performed during crisis situations and contingency operations

What You’ll Get to Do!!

The Subject Matter Expert III/Toxicologist will use his or her highly specialized knowledge to provide expert scholarly advice of projects, applying expert analytic methodologies and principles to address program needs while maintaining program confidentiality.  

Key functions you will perform!

• Providing leadership on technical and on scientific matters to the Drug and Chemical Evaluation Section, Diversion Control Division.


• Maintaining liaison with scientists, public health and law enforcement officials, and other professionals, nationally and internationally, to orient them to the priorities of drugs of abuse and diversion of chemicals.


• Providing expert testimony or scientific support for drug case prosecutions.


• Serving as authority on chemistry, drug scheduling and chemical control, and providing advice in these areas to the section and program, other officials within DEA and other Federal or state/local agencies.


• Participating in inter- and intra-agency meetings and scientific conferences concerning drug issues and chemical control.


• Informing and defending agency policies on drug and chemical control issues to worldwide professionals, industry, scientific community and other agencies.


• Analyzing drug abuse, chemical diversion indicators, and other technical data.


• Recommending immediate and long range policies by developing and monitoring drug abuse and chemical diversion.


• Developing information for policy decisions and Drug/chemical regulations, based on drug scheduling and chemical diversion issues.


• Drafting and recommending positions on assigned drug scheduling issues.


• Proposing agency policy relative to drug scheduling and chemical control, based on organic chemical considerations.


• Providing subject matter expertise in the field of chemistry on technical matters.


• Preparing technical guidance used by domestic and international drug and chemical control agencies

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 

• Ph.D. or other related Doctorate degree in Physical Sciences, Life Sciences or Engineering that included 30 semester hours in Chemistry supplemented by course work in mathematics through differential and integral calculus, and at least 6 Semester hours of physics.  


• Minimum of 5 years of relevant progressive work experience required.


• Technical expertise in the field of chemistry; utilizing scientific knowledge to evaluate processes and procedures as defined under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA); developing drug abuse data and chemical standards; proposing agency policy relative to drug scheduling and chemical control based on knowledge and experience in organic chemistry.


• Able to work as part of a team or independently with minimal direction.


• Strong technical writing, analytical, proofreading, and research skills.


• Strong computer skills; proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook), technology systems, and communications tools (Adobe).


• Strong oral and interpersonal skills Professional demeanor


• Strong organizational skills.


• Ability to multi-task; detail oriented; be observant and anticipate operational needs


• Excellent problem solver and able to handle difficult situations


• Ability to be flexible and adaptable in a variety of situations 

We Offer…

• Paid training, fun, talented and driven teammates


• Knowledgeable, encouraging and present leadership


• A diverse and community-minded organization


• Career growth and learning opportunities for aspiring minds

All applicants selected will be subject to a strict Government background investigation and must meet criteria that includes, but is not limited to:

• U.S. Citizenship 


• Favorable credit check


• Successfully passing a background investigation

KACE offers a competitive benefits package, and fosters a highly skilled, energized and empowered workforce.

Due to the high volume of applications received, the Recruiting Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.

For more information about the company please visit our website at www.kacecompany.com

KACE is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.