Forensic Scientist

the Client•Lenexa, KS

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Forensic Scientist I works within the Forensic Toxicology Laboratory, responding to direction from the Supervisor and/or Group Lead to achieve work objectives. The position reports to, and is managed and evaluated by, the Department Supervisor. It is responsible for confirmation testing of donor specimens, including specimen preparation, specimen extraction, and instrument operation, and works within the Employer Solutions system. This is an onsite, three-month contract position in Lenexa, Kansas. The scheduled shift is 12:00 PM–8:30 PM Central Time, and overtime is expected. Applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer; visa sponsorship or transfer is not available.

Requirements

Knowledge of methods and procedures used by the laboratory.
General systems knowledge and data analysis skills.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States; the employer is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.
Ability to perform routine, repetitive motions such as pipetting; stand or sit for long periods; and lift up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

A bachelor’s degree with a major in Biology, Chemistry, Physical Science, or Medical Technology is preferred.
Alternatively, a bachelor’s degree in another major with at least 16 semester hours in Chemistry (including at least 6 semester hours in inorganic chemistry acceptable toward a chemistry major), 16 semester hours in Biology pertinent to the medical sciences, and 3 semester hours of Mathematics to meet New York State requirements. Transcripts must be reviewed and approved by the QA department before an employment offer.
A minimum of one year of laboratory experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain chain of custody for forensic specimens and follow approved sample-handling procedures, when applicable.
Follow departmental standard operating procedures and maintain competency in assigned laboratory activities.
Prepare new reagents and verify their performance.
Ensure required calibrators and quality-control samples are included in each batch.
Use good analytical technique and perform routine maintenance on equipment in the area of responsibility.
Operate applicable instruments for sample analysis and perform basic data review.
Maintain legible and complete documentation, a clean and organized work area, and a professional work environment.
Perform and document checks of temperature-dependent equipment.
Participate in method and/or instrument validation studies and validation of new calibrators, controls, and new or modified analytical procedures.
Maintain acceptable productivity and quality levels, and notify the Supervisor and/or Group Lead of equipment or production problems.
Complete assigned continuing education activities and competency verification checks.
Follow the Supervisor and/or Group Lead’s direction, company and department policies, and the work schedule defined by the Supervisor.
Complete required quality-control and quality-assurance documentation related to the job function.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.