Forensic Scientist I
About The Position
The primary purpose of this Forensic Scientist I is to perform entry level Toxicology casework – an equitable share of the analyses performed by the Section, prepare written reports of the results of the analyses, and provide expert testimony in court on the results of the analyses. The Forensic Scientist I performs casework on toxicology evidence seized by Law Enforcement officers in the course of Driving While Impaired (DWI) investigations. Forensic Scientists in this position also analyze the alcohol concentration of liquids. The evidence is analyzed to determine the presence or absence of impairing substances. Some or all the following screening and confirmation techniques are used in the analysis: Headspace Gas Chromatography Immunoassay Solid phase extractions Liquid-Liquid extractions Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry, Liquid Chromatography/Quadrupole Time-of-Flight Mass Spectrometry. Overtime may be required based on operational needs. Some travel, including some occasional overnight stays are required. The selected candidate will undergo and must successfully complete a comprehensive background investigation which may take several months to complete. The background investigation includes: polygraph, credit and arrest checks, interviews with associates to include personal and business references, past employers, and neighbors, verification of education achievement, fingerprinting, urinalysis drug screening. Out of state applicants: After the initial interview, this may require the applicant to return to the State of North Carolina multiple times at his or her own expense to undergo the background investigation process. The State Crime Laboratory of the Department of Justice maintains a full-service forensic science laboratory to assist all law enforcement agencies in North Carolina in the investigation of criminal matters. The Laboratory’s mission is to provide state-of-the-art forensic services in the areas of drug analysis, blood alcohol/drug content, firearms, latent prints, footwear and tire tracks, forensic biology, computer forensics, and trace evidence. The services are provided from a central laboratory in Raleigh, N.C. and regional laboratories located in Edneyville, N.C. and Greensboro, N.C. The Toxicology Section provides the North Carolina Criminal Justice System with trained and experienced forensic scientists who analyze evidence seized in the course of criminal investigations. The forensic services provided include laboratory analysis and expert witness testimony in the areas of alcohol/volatiles/drugs in blood/urine, and alcohol/volatiles in liquids.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree with a major in chemistry, toxicology, pharmaceutical science with chemistry concentration (organic, inorganic, analytical or physical), forensic science (with concentration in chemistry or toxicology), biochemistry, pharmacology or closely related curriculum from an appropriately accredited institution; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Must live and train in Raleigh, NC for the entire training period (approximately 2 years).
- Must successfully complete a comprehensive background investigation including polygraph, credit and arrest checks, interviews with associates, verification of education, fingerprinting, and urinalysis drug screening.
Nice To Haves
- Professional lab experience, preferably in toxicology or related field.
Responsibilities
- Perform entry level Toxicology casework
- Prepare written reports of the results of the analyses
- Provide expert testimony in court on the results of the analyses
- Perform casework on toxicology evidence seized by Law Enforcement officers in the course of Driving While Impaired (DWI) investigations
- Analyze the alcohol concentration of liquids
Benefits
- Employer paid health insurance
- Twelve paid holidays
- Generous vacation and sick leave accrual
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Other insurance options
- Retirement benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
