Toxicologist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Toxicology, Chemistry, or other appropriate biological science
• Three (3) years of experience in a laboratory setting.
• Within six (6) months of hire, must have a Texas license or provisional license as a forensic analyst in the appropriate job-specific category.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to stay organized and know how to prioritize the workload.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Competency with computers and Microsoft Office 365 Suite.
• Advanced analytical skills.
• Ability to use basic laboratory equipment, including but not limited to: LC/MS/MS, LC/QTOF/MS, GC/FID, GC/FID/MS, Immunoassay, Cooximeter and balances.
• Basic knowledge of laboratory practices and forensic procedures.

Responsibilities

• Performs advanced sophisticated collection, analysis and evaluation of evidence utilizing standardized and industry acceptable techniques.
• Prepares chain of custody.
• Prepares reports.
• Analyzes evidence, biological or other, for the presence of drugs, alcohol, and/or carbon monoxide.
• Quantifies compounds in biological specimens, qualitatively identifies drugs in seized drug evidence.
• Screens samples by Immunoassay.
• Prepares reagents, standards, controls in various concentrations.
• Performs routine preventive maintenance on equipment and quality control procedures.
• Washes glassware and changes gas cylinders as necessary.
• Maintains lab and workspace.
• Testifies in court when appropriate.
• Performs other duties as assigned.