Community Drug Checking Technician: FTIR Specialist

New Jersey Harm Reduction Coalition; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Robust benefits package

Employer-paid medical, dental, vision

Professional development fund

Retirement plan (5% match)

Job summary

The New Jersey Harm Reduction Coalition seeks a Community Drug Checking Technician in New Brunswick, NJ, to provide point-of-care drug checking using FTIR spectroscopy and immunoassay test strips. This full-time, non-exempt role collaborates with the Program Director to deliver harm reduction services.

You will collect data, coordinate with labs, design public-facing materials, and engage with stakeholders across central New Jersey.

Qualifications

• Experience with FTIR drug checking and immunoassay testing in harm reduction settings.
• Ability to collect, manage and interpret data from multiple sources.
• Strong communication skills for service users and partners.
• Demonstrated empathy and non-judgmental approach when engaging participants.

Responsibilities

• Operate FTIR and immunoassay testing for drug checking on-site.
• Collect and integrate testing data, coordinating with lab partners.
• Develop public-facing program materials and share findings with stakeholders.
• Coordinate sample submission, packaging, mailing, and tracking for analyses.
• Engage with community partners to expand testing access and quality.

Skills

FTIR spectroscopy

Immunoassay test strips

Data collection

Public speaking

Stakeholder engagement

Computers proficient

Non-judgment & empathy

Team collaboration

Job description

The New Jersey Harm Reduction Coalition seeks a Community Drug Checking Technician in New Brunswick, NJ, to provide point-of-care drug checking using FTIR spectroscopy and immunoassay test strips. This full-time, non-exempt role collaborates with the Program Director to deliver harm reduction services.

You will collect data, coordinate with labs, design public-facing materials, and engage with stakeholders across central New Jersey.