Forensic Toxicology Laboratory Scientist I

This position works within the Forensic Toxicology Laboratory and is responsible for all aspects of testing of donor specimens including specimen preparation and instrument operation.

Pay

$26.50+ per hour; employee may be eligible to receive shift differential of 10% for some or all hours worked on second shift and 15% for some or all hours worked on third shift. Salary offers are based on relevant skills, training, experience, education, certifications, and market factors. Successful candidates may be eligible for annual performance bonus compensation.

Benefits

• Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, dental & vision for full-time employees (30+ hours)
• Best-in-class well-being programs including annual, no-cost health assessment and Blueprint for Wellness®
• healthyMINDS mental health program
• Vacation and Health/Flex Time
• 6 Holidays plus 1 "MyDay" off
• FinFit financial coaching and services
• 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Life and disability insurance, plus buy-up option
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Annual incentive plans
• Matching gifts program
• Education assistance through MyQuest for Education
• Career advancement opportunities

Responsibilities

• Maintain chain of custody of forensic specimens and follow approved sample handling procedures
• Maintain competency in:
  • Following all written procedures in departmental SOP
  • Preparing and verifying performance of all new reagents
  • Ensuring all required calibrators and quality control samples are included in each batch
  • Demonstrating good analytical technique with minimal failed loads
  • Performing routine maintenance of equipment
  • Programming sequence tables for sample analysis
  • Basic data review
• Maintain legible and complete documents
• Maintain clean and organized work area
• Perform and document checks of temperature-dependent equipment
• Participate in method and/or instrument validation studies to quality standards
• Participate in validation of new calibrators, controls, and new or modified analytical procedures
• Maintain acceptable productivity and quality levels; notify Supervisor and/or Group Lead of equipment or production problems
• Complete assigned continuing education activities and competency verification checks
• Follow direction of the Supervisor and/or Group Lead and adhere to all company and department policies
• Complete all required quality control and quality assurance documentation related to job function
• Follow work schedule as defined by the Supervisor
• Maintain professional work environment
• Other duties as assigned

Schedule

Tuesday to Saturday, 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM

Requirements

• Minimum of one (1) year laboratory experience preferred
• Ability to perform routine and repetitive motions, such as pipetting
• Ability to stand or sit for long periods of time
• Knowledge of methods and procedures used by the laboratory preferred

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science or Art degree with a minimum of fifteen (15) semester hours in Chemistry, fifteen (15) semester hours in Biology, and three (3) semester hours of Mathematics; or applicable regulatory requirements (Preferred).

About The Team

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