Forensic Drug Chemist

SNA International • Decatur, GA

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About The Position

SNA International seeks a bright, collaborative Forensic Drug Chemist with a strong work ethic to join our team. SNA International’s team works together in pursuit of the same cause: building a safe and just world by empowering organizations to use forensics, biometrics, and identity intelligence.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college/university in chemistry or other related science with sufficient chemistry courses (minimally general, organic, and analytical) or equivalent experience.
• A minimum of three (3) years of recent work experience as a Forensic Drug Chemist working as a bench analyst within an ISO/IEC 17025 forensic laboratory is required.
• Candidates with 2+ years of direct experience can be considered along with appropriate educational and internship experience.
• Successful completion of a formal, documented casework training program from an accredited forensic laboratory in forensic drug analysis and/or demonstration of competency.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience with Thin-Layer Chromatography (TLC) plates and UV-VIS spectrometry, as well as sound knowledge/proficiency with various extraction techniques (e.g. solid-liquid and liquid-liquid extractions)
• Knowledge of basic theoretical principles and applications of the instrumentation and methodologies used to analyze controlled substances (e.g. UV-Vis, GC, GC/MS, FTIR, GC/FTIR, and HPLC) and performing microscope and chemical tests.
• Knowledge of laboratory safety procedures, quality assurance/quality control, and laboratory practices; instrumental analysis and experience in forensic drug analysis.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert technical assistance to law enforcement agencies in analyzing controlled substances, following laboratory policies, Standard Operating Procedures, and ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accreditation requirements.
• Facilitate the receipt, tracking, and secure storage of samples related to drug cases, in accordance with chain-of-custody requirements.
• Coordinate and perform a range of preliminary drug identification tests, including Thin-Layer Chromatography (TLC), Gas Chromatography (GC), Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC/MS), High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), Fourier-Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) and UV-Vis Spectroscopy.
• Document findings thoroughly and prepare comprehensive reports.
• Ensure that all activities comply with ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation standards and that lab safety procedures are strictly followed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level