Forensic Scientist I

Cynet Systems • Lenexa, KS

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About The Position

The Forensic Scientist I works in the Forensic Toxicology Laboratory and cooperates with leadership to achieve work objectives. The position reports to and is evaluated by the Department Supervisor. The candidate is responsible for all aspects of confirmation testing of donor specimens, including specimen preparation, specimen extraction, and instrument operation. The work takes place in a toxicology laboratory environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree majoring in Biology, Chemistry, Physical Science, or Medical Technology; alternatively, a bachelor’s degree in another field with at least 16 semester hours in Chemistry, including at least 6 semester hours in inorganic chemistry, 16 semester hours in Biology pertinent to medical sciences, and 3 semester hours of Mathematics.
• Ability to perform routine and repetitive motions, such as pipetting.
• Ability to stand or sit for long periods of time.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.

Nice To Haves

• At least 1 year of laboratory experience.
• Knowledge of laboratory methods and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Maintain chain of custody of forensic specimens and follow approved sample-handling procedures, when applicable.
• Maintain competency in departmental SOPs; prepare and verify the performance of new reagents; and ensure required calibrators and quality-control samples are included in each batch.
• Demonstrate sound analytical technique with minimal errors, perform routine equipment maintenance, operate applicable instruments for sample analysis, and perform basic data review.
• Maintain legible and complete documentation and keep the work area clean and organized.
• Perform and document checks of temperature-dependent equipment.
• Participate in method and instrument validation studies and in validation of new calibrators, controls, and new or modified analytical procedures.
• Maintain acceptable productivity and quality levels and notify leadership of equipment or production problems.
• Complete assigned continuing education activities and competency verification checks.
• Follow leadership direction, organization policies, and the defined work schedule; maintain a professional work environment.
• Complete required quality-control and quality-assurance documentation related to job functions.

What This Job Offers

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