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This position is required to accomplish a critical component of the toxicology laboratory procedures that directly impacts the medicolegal death investigation conducted by the OCME in this statutory obligation to determine that cause and manner of death for all deaths which occur in each of the fifty-five (55) counties across the state. The work performed by the incumbent in this position provides direct support to the Forensic Pathologist for every case that requires toxicology services through the proper application for scientific analysis on specimens and samples receive the forensic toxicology laboratory. The results of the analysis for each cases are interpreted by the Forensic Pathologist and relied upon to inform their professional medical opinion and often times the basis for testimony in an appropriate court of law. Testimony by the Forensic Pathologists and /or the Chief Toxicologist are relied upon by local, state and federal court system in both criminal and civil proceedings. Other duties, as assigned.
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IMPORTANT: Your eligible score will be based on information provided in your application; therefore, make sure your application is detailed and complete. You MUST complete ALL parts of the application, including the Work Experience section.
ATTENTION: Applicant must verify post high school education by submitting an official transcript or diploma, training or licensure earned pertaining to this position by the closing date of the posting, if not previously verified. If you are claiming Veterans preference, please submit "MEMBER 4" form and/or your VA Letter.
Please attach documents to the online application before submitting it. Or, you may email it to: applicantservices@wv.gov or by mail to: WV Division of Personnel, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E., Building 3, Suite 500, Charleston, WV 25305.
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Training: Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited four-year college or university with a major in chemistry, biology, biochemistry, molecular biology, forensic sciences, natural sciences, or related field.
Special Hiring Rate:
- $45,052.80 - Office of the Chief Medical Examiner (OCME)
