Forensic Chemist I

Nms Labs • Willow Grove, PA

69d • Onsite

About The Position

NMS Labs is hiring Forensic Chemists for our Willow Grove, PA location! The Forensic Chemist will perform chemical and analytical testing, including the isolation and identification of chemical substances in forensic casework samples. This person is responsible for specimen processing, test performance, reporting of test results, and the quality assurance and documentation of analytical processes.Major Duties Include:Handling and sampling of forensic casework samplesMaintaining the appropriate chain of custody of evidenceIndependently performing analysis of chemical substances utilizing chemical, microscopic, and instrumental methods to include GC/MSGenerating, interpreting, reviewing, and releasing resultsPerforming routine maintenance and basic troubleshooting of analytical instrumentationProviding expert testimonyPerforming and maintaining appropriate quality assurance and quality control proceduresEffectively communicating scientific findings to internal and external clientsThe Forensic Chemist must have a working knowledge of analytical procedures including a basic understanding of analytical terminology, methods, and theory, and should be able to apply these to forensic cases. A high level of integrity is imperative, as well as good organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills. The Forensic Chemist must have the ability to follow SOPs, as well as compliance standards and safety practices.

Requirements

• A minimum of a Bachelors degree
• Degree must be in a chemical, physical, biological science, or forensic science from an accredited university
• Minimum of 16 semester credit hours in college-level chemistry coursework above General Chemistry
• MUST HAVE: Coursework and labs in General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry and Analytical (Instrumental) Chemistry
• 3 college-level semester credit hours in Statistics
• Licensed by the Texas Forensic Science Commission within 1 year of hire, as applicable

Nice To Haves

• 6 months lab related experience
• ABC Certification
• Court Testimony Experience

Responsibilities

• Handling and sampling of forensic casework samples
• Maintaining the appropriate chain of custody of evidence
• Independently performing analysis of chemical substances utilizing chemical, microscopic, and instrumental methods to include GC/MS
• Generating, interpreting, reviewing, and releasing results
• Performing routine maintenance and basic troubleshooting of analytical instrumentation
• Providing expert testimony
• Performing and maintaining appropriate quality assurance and quality control procedures
• Effectively communicating scientific findings to internal and external clients

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees