TOXICOSURVEILLANCE SPECIALIST

Cooper Norcross Health, formerly Cooper University Health Care, is a leading academic health system affiliated with Cooper Norcross Medical School of Rowan University. Headquartered in Camden, New Jersey, Cooper Norcross Health has revenues of more than $3 billion and an A+ credit rating from both S&P and Fitch Ratings.
Cooper Norcross Health has nearly 14,000 team members, including more than 2,200 nurses, more than 1,200 employed physicians representing 95 specialties and subspecialties, and more than 700 advanced practice providers.
The health system operates MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper as well as four hospitals – its 663-bed flagship Cooper Norcross University Hospital in Camden, its 229-bed Cooper Norcross University Hospital Cape Regional in Cape May Court House, Children’s Hospital at Cooper Norcross Health in Camden, and The Recovery Village Cherry Hill at Cooper, a substance abuse rehabilitation and inpatient treatment facility, in partnership with Advanced Recovery Systems.
Cooper Norcross University Hospital in Camden is the only Level 1 Trauma Center in South Jersey and the busiest in the region. The hospital has been recognized as a top-performing regional hospital by U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals annual survey for eight years.
More than 2.54 million patients visit Cooper Norcross Health facilities annually. Its ambulatory network encompasses three outpatient surgery centers, seven urgent care centers, a wound care center, and more than 130 physician, physical therapy, and radiology offices extending from the Delaware River to the New Jersey shore.
Cooper Norcross Health, a not-for-profit health system, was named one of America’s Best Large Employers for 2026 by Forbes, ranking among the top 200 in the nation. Visit CooperHealth.org to learn more.

The Center for Healing, Cooper University Healthcare’s Division of Addiction Medicine is a  comprehensive addiction medicine treatment provider as well as the Southern New Jersey Center of Excellence for Medications for Addiction Treatment. To support public health and disaster preparedness the Center for Healing is launching a toxicosurveillance program to gather timely information on the changing drug supply, and inform clinical preparedness and communication.  This position will work collaboratively with the Medical Toxicologist, program manager, and other grant and clinical team members to support sample collection workflows, drug testing, and communications. Day to day activities will include:- Collect data on submitted samples and results. Integrate point of care testing results and initial FTIR testing results with confirmatory testing results. - Maintain data collection protocols and documents as needed. - Coordinate with secondary verification labs and develop procedures for packaging, mailing, and tracking samples submitted for further analysis; maintaining ongoing data analysis comparing laboratory results with point of care results for quality assurance and training. - Stay up-to-date on the latest trends, developments, and innovations related to drug checking, harm reduction, and substance use to enhance the overall effectiveness of the program. - Analyze drug samples submitted by participants using FTIR spectroscopy and immunoassay test strips. - Collaborate closely with other team members, including program managers and harm reduction specialists, to ensure seamless and effective service delivery across service lines, workflows, and areas of responsibility. - Effectively communicate results to NJHRC staff and stakeholders in order to stay current with the local drug supply information.   The role requires the ability to learn new software, help implement new systems, and support clear communication to a variety of audiences and stakeholders. 

Relationship-building: able to connect with individuals and build rapport with participants, staff, neighbors, organizational partners, and community stakeholders 
Proficient with computers & able to learn new software: demonstrated proficiency in utilizing project management tools, data entry, and data reporting from spreadsheets or data software tool. (Training and ongoing support will be provided for using the software libraries and FTIR spectroscopy required for this position.)
Communicate effectively with relevant project staff and stakeholders.  Develops and executes project communication plans, specific to the project and appropriate for all levels of the organization.   May include status reporting, risk management, issue escalation, and ensuring projects are delivered within budget, on schedule, and within scope
Ability to interpret findings & describe nuances in substances: demonstrates knowledge of drugs and common adulterants, and their range of potential effects on the person consuming them.  Has a knack for synthesizing research into digestible language
Navigating and community settings such as the Emergency Department, Outpatient Clinics, and community-based care settings. 
Ability to navigate change externally with participants and with internal operations. You have the ability to lead change management projects internally.  
Demonstrate initiative when approached with a problem and have experience successfully leading others through problem-solving.  
Time-management and comfort balancing different types of work throughout the day. 
Performs all related duties or special projects as assigned/required.

0-2 Years

3-5 Preferred

Bachelor's degree Preferred

Public health, public administration, health care administration, business administration, or related field.