About This Role
This role involves assisting with the daily functions of the Medical Examiner's Office by analyzing seized drug evidence or biological evidence for the presence of drugs, alcohol, and other substances. It suits a candidate with laboratory experience in toxicology or chemistry who can perform advanced analytical work and is able to testify in court.
Responsibilities
- Perform advanced sophisticated collection, analysis, and evaluation of evidence utilizing standardized and industry-acceptable techniques
- Prepare chain of custody
- Prepare reports
- Analyze evidence, biological or other, for the presence of drugs, alcohol, and/or carbon monoxide
- Quantify compounds in biological specimens and qualitatively identify drugs in seized drug evidence
- Screen samples by immunoassay
- Prepare reagents, standards, controls in various concentrations
- Perform routine preventive maintenance on equipment and quality control procedures
- Wash glassware and change gas cylinders as necessary
- Maintain lab and workspace
- Testify in court when appropriate
- Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Bachelor
- Three (3) years of experience in a laboratory setting
- Within six (6) months of hire, must have a Texas license or provisional license as a forensic analyst in the appropriate job-specific category
- Excellent customer service and communication skills, both verbal and written
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Must be able to stay organized and prioritize the workload
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Competency with computers and Microsoft Office 365 Suite
- Advanced analytical skills
- Ability to use basic laboratory equipment, including but not limited to: LC/MS/MS, LC/QTOF/MS, GC/FID, GC/FID/MS, Immunoassay, Cooximeter and balances
- Basic knowledge of laboratory practices and forensic procedures
- Ability to bend, hear, keyboard, sit, stand, talk, work alone and with others, and work overtime
- Ability to lift up to 25lbs
Important Details
- Supervisory Responsibilities: None