Forensic Toxicology Chemist
About This Job:
The Forensic Chemist I is a highly technical position conducting validation, and performance of routine and non-routine assays required by a post-mortem, forensic toxicology laboratory.
This position supports the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner and the State Medical Examiner System through the discovery of primary and secondary causes of unattended, unwitnessed, accidental, suicidal or homicidal deaths.
The Forensic Chemist I self-assigns work from the pending list of analyses for the isolation of drugs from biological specimens and pertinent evidence using highly sophisticated analytical instrumentation. The testing performed is highly complex and involves all manner of biological specimens.
Results of the work are combined with preliminary autopsy findings to render final conclusions as to the cause and manner of death. Decisions may directly affect the safety and health of the public where dangerous and/or toxic substances are identified as a cause of death. In addition, the Forensic Chemist I is responsible for review and certification of analytical data such as volatiles analysis and other LC/MS/MS quantitative batches.
Educational Preferences: Candidates with a Bachelor's degree in chemistry or toxicology or chemistry-related field.
Skills Needed: Ability to operate highly sophisticated analytical instrumentation, including mass spectrometry techniques (GC-MS, LC-MS, GC-NPD). Demonstrated ability to understand and follow complex oral and written instruction.
Work Location: 4312 District Drive Raleigh NC 27607
How to Apply: Please apply at the external link provided. Handshake applications are not considered and Handshake is used for advertising purposes only.
Questions? Please contact NC Division of Public Health Human Resources Office at 919-707-5450.