Advanced Forensic Toxicology Scientist II

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Pennsylvania State Police seeks a Forensic Scientist 2 to apply advanced toxicology analyses in a modern laboratory. You will use GC, LC-MS/MS and LC-qTOF to evaluate biological samples and support investigations with precise results.

Responsibilities include examining specimens, performing qualitative and quantitative analyses, evaluating data, and contributing to method development and quality assurance.

Qualifications

• One year as a Forensic Scientist 1 or Forensic DNA Scientist 1, or
• Two years of professional lab work with a related bachelor’s degree including chemistry credits.
• Two years of full-time toxicology work in an ISO/IEC 17025 accredited lab is required.

Responsibilities

• Receive and examine biological samples for toxicological evaluation.
• Perform qualitative and quantitative analyses for alcohol and drugs.
• Operate GC, LC-MS/MS and LC-qTOF instruments to complete tests.
• Review data to determine significance of findings.
• Identify analytical issues that may affect outcomes.
• Participate in quality assurance and method development.
• Provide expert testimony explaining principles and findings.

Skills

Analytical toxicology

Chromatography

Mass spectrometry

Data interpretation

Court testimony

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, forensic science or related

Tools

GC

LC-MS/MS

LC-qTOF

Job description

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Pennsylvania State Police seeks a Forensic Scientist 2 to apply advanced toxicology analyses in a modern laboratory. You will use GC, LC-MS/MS and LC-qTOF to evaluate biological samples and support investigations with precise results.

Responsibilities include examining specimens, performing qualitative and quantitative analyses, evaluating data, and contributing to method development and quality assurance.