Summary:

The Forensic Scientist has primary responsibility for performing toxicology testing on bloods, urines and other specimens using instrumental and manual methods established by the laboratory.

Essential Job Functions:

• Be alert and aware at all times to ensure safety, accuracy and efficiency.
• Maintain competency in the following areas:
  • Follow all written procedures in departmental SOP
  • Prepares and verifies performance of all new reagents
  • Ensures that all required calibrators and quality control samples are included in each batch
  • Demonstrates good analytical technique
  • Capable of performing routine maintenance of equipment
• Record quality control values for each batch and notify Supervisor and/or Forensic Scientist II/III if unacceptable results are obtained.
• Perform and document temperature checks of temperature dependent equipment.
• Maintain acceptable productivity/service levels, and notify Supervisor and/or Forensic Scientist II/III of instrument or production problems.
• Complete assigned continuing education activities and competency verification checks.
• Follow the direction of the Supervisor and/or Forensic Scientist II/III and adhere to all company and department policies.
• Complete all required quality control and/or quality assurance documentation related to job function.
• Follow work schedule as defined by the Supervisor.
• Maintain professional working relationship with co-workers.
• Other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Forensic Science, Biology or other related field
• Strong communications skills – written, verbal, and listening
• Strong organizational and complex problem-solving skills
• Dependable with a strong work ethic, initiative, flexibility and innovative thinking
• Accuracy with exceptional attention to detail