Forensic Laboratory Specialist II - Toxicology - Western Laboratory - GF211
About The Position
This is a grant-funded position through September 24, 2026. The Department of Forensic Science (DFS) is seeking a qualified applicant to assist the Toxicology section of the Western Regional Laboratory. Duties include administrative support such as scanning, copying, and filing data; routine laboratory maintenance including cleaning glassware, waste disposal, and changing compressed gas cylinders; preparation of reagents; transfer of evidence while maintaining a secure and intact chain of custody; and assistance with typing and distributing Certificates of Analysis to agency customers. This position also involves training to perform alcohol analysis using Headspace Gas Chromatography, preliminary drug screening using ELISA, and CO saturation determination using UV-VIS spectrophotometry. The role may require testifying in court regarding duties performed.
Requirements
- Experience preparing solutions and reagents for use in a laboratory setting
- Experience working in a scientific laboratory environment, including standard laboratory equipment and safety procedures
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite programs
- Ability to maintain accurate records, analyze and interpret data, follow written protocols and oral instructions, manage multiple tasks efficiently, establish work priorities, and independently perform routine duties
- Ability to communicate in a clear, concise manner, both verbally and in writing
- Valid driver’s license and/or other means of reliable transportation
Nice To Haves
- Experience working in a laboratory environment operating and maintaining laboratory instrumentation
- Experience performing and documenting QA procedures
- Experience handling biological fluids in a forensic or clinical toxicology laboratory
- Experience using laboratory information management software
Responsibilities
- Scanning, copying, and filing data
- Cleaning glassware, waste disposal, and changing compressed gas cylinders
- Preparation of reagents
- Transfer of evidence, maintaining a secure and intact chain of custody
- Assistance typing and distributing Certificates of Analysis to agency customers
- Training to perform alcohol analysis using Headspace Gas Chromatography
- Training to perform preliminary drug screening using ELISA
- Training to perform CO saturation determination using UV-VIS spectrophotometry
- May be required to testify in court to duties performed
Benefits
- Grant Funding approved through September 24, 2026
- Equal Opportunity Employer
- V3 Virginia Values Veterans certified organization
- Auxiliary Aids and services are available upon request for individuals with disabilities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
