Forensic Chemist Advisor (ICITAP) - Kenya

About the role

Amentum supports the U.S. Department of Justice's ICITAP program, which provides training, advisory and mentoring services to host nations. It is seeking a Forensic Chemist Advisor for Kenya and other locations as needed, acting as the principal subject matter expert in forensic examinations involving drugs and/or explosives chemistry. This is an independent contractor position with Amentum.

Key responsibilities

• Mentor host-country experts on the collection, preservation, examination, analysis and court production of evidence related to drugs and improvised explosive devices (IEDs) and homemade explosive compositions (HME)
• Advise and train host country officials on the use, calibration, maintenance and testing of chemical analysis equipment, and on best practices for analysis, report writing and chain of custody records
• Work with U.S. officials from the Departments of State and Justice
• Facilitate meetings, lead working groups, develop reports and papers, review and edit policies, and conduct briefings
• Possibly advise on a national public health approach to new psychoactive substances (NPS)

Required profile

• Minimum 10 years of forensic science experience with progressively more complex drug and/or explosives cases
• Minimum 5 years of drug chemistry experience in an ISO 17025 accredited facility
• Bachelor's degree in forensic science, chemistry or a related field from a U.S. Department of Education recognized institution
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust certification from the U.S. DOJ
• Desired: experience applying chemical analysis to state or national drug strategies, terrorist criminal cases, and supervising forensic chemistry activities; QA/QC inspection and validation experience; continuing education; foreign service skills and experience training or advising foreign officials

Required skills

• Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (GC/MS) and other analytical methods
• DEA's GUARDS method for drugs