Clan Lab Instructor

Folsom, CA

Part Time

Experienced

Position Summary

This is a part-time position with duties that include classroom instruction for law enforcement, military, fire, and hazmat personnel. The candidate will be expected to learn and provide training on clandestine laboratory safety while emphasizing HAZWOPER and other state and federal regulations. This position requires a degree in Chemistry with a specialty in nerve agents and explosives.

We believe collaboration is the key to success and pride ourselves on employee engagement to improve our organization and the clients we serve. Visit our website at http://NES-EHS.com to find out more about who we are and what we do!

NES, Inc., conducts pre-employment drug screenings, background, and driving record checks for all new hires. In addition, this position requires a law enforcement background check and medical baseline testing to wear a respirator.

Essential Duties and Major Responsibilities

Knowledge of nerve agents and explosives that may be used to threaten national security.
Knowledge of the specific types of narcotics that are trending on the street, understanding the synthetic routes used to manufacture or extract various narcotics, gaining knowledge of the types of personal protective equipment used in hazardous material environments, and providing classroom instruction or applicable equipment testing.
An understanding and comprehension of clandestine laboratory lecture material and practical exercises to provide regular classroom instruction used by law enforcement, military, fire department, and hazmat personnel.
Knowledge of the principles of toxicology and effects of toxins in the body.
Stay current, versed, and up to date on law enforcement and military operations related to clandestine laboratories to ensure up-to-date classroom instruction.
Foster and maintain client relationships.
Help maintain training and mock lab equipment.
Assist in updating lecture material, field guides, and other NES products and materials.
Assist in creating, updating, and utilizing NES marketing materials.
An understanding and comprehension of respirator fit-testing protocols and be able to perform both qualitative and quantitative fit-tests.
Other duties as assigned.

Specialized Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Expert communicator and facilitator and possess the ability to connect with all levels of personnel within an organization or classroom.
Demonstrate above-average writing skills.
Able to learn and understand narcotic synthesis.
Comprehend and instruct students on the use of air monitoring equipment (combustible gas indicators, photoionization detectors, oxygen sensors)
Comprehend and instruct students on the use of FTIR and Raman-based infrared field equipment.
Proficient in designing, creating, and constructing PowerPoint presentations is preferred.
Previous or present HAZWOPER training certification is preferred.
Learn to present regulations and protocols for Level A operations.
Knowledge in marijuana grow and resin extraction techniques is a plus.
Proficient with respiratory protective equipment.
Learn and become familiar with adulterating clandestine laboratory operations using Authorized Central Storage (ACS) protocols.
Experience handling hazardous waste and hazardous waste manifests is preferred but not required.
Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint software is preferred.
Ability to pass a law enforcement background check and a medical baseline evaluation to wear respiratory protection.
Experience using the Emergency Response Guide (ERG), safety data sheets, and familiarity with occupational exposure limits (PELs, TLVs, IDLHs, RELs, STELs, etc.)

Requirements and Recommended Skills and Achievements

Understanding of various types of narcotics.
Understanding of the HAZWOPER standard.
Knowledge of respiratory protective equipment.
Knowledge of chemical properties and hazards
Knowledge of decontamination protocols for equipment or hazmat personnel.
Familiarity with crime scene protocols, evidence collection/preservation, and expert witness testimony.

Experience: Preferred to have 1 – 5 years of experience in one or a combination of the following job duties:

Narcotic or clandestine laboratory investigations
Clandestine laboratory response
Illegal cannabis cultivation response
Narcotic field or presumptive identification using colorimetric tests or infrared technology
Expert witness testimony
Development or delivery of clandestine laboratory, illegal cannabis cultivation, or narcotic training programs

Education: Bachelor's degree (BS or BA) in science from an accredited four-year university. Degree must have a concentration in one of the following categories:

Chemistry
Biological Science
Forensic Science
Biochemistry

Wage: $50.00

Benefits:

Sick Leave Pay per state guidelines
401k Retirement plan with employer match up to 7% of contributions.

Company Information

NES is a nationally recognized leader in environmental, health, and safety (EHS) training and consulting. We provide comprehensive industrial hygiene services, construction safety oversight, stormwater compliance, and environmental compliance solutions.

Our industrial hygiene expertise includes indoor air quality assessments, mold and water damage investigations, hazardous materials exposure evaluations, and more. We support organizations in navigating complex environmental regulations related to air quality, water quality, and waste management.

NES also delivers a wide range of EHS training programs and is a trusted provider of clandestine laboratory (clan lab) safety training, educating thousands of law enforcement personnel nationwide on safe and effective investigation practices.

To learn more about NES, visit: http://NES-EHS.com

NES, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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