Forensic Scientist

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 Clinical Laboratory Science, Chemistry, Biology, Forensic Science or another 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 Apply tot his job