Forensic Chemistry Technician II – Lab Casework & Analysis

State of North Carolina - OSHR Temporary Solutions; North Carolina; On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HDHP health insurance eligibility

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Job summary

State of North Carolina is seeking a Forensic Chemistry Technician II to support the DHHS/PH - Epidemiology - State Lab & OCME in Raleigh. The role involves specimen accessioning, storage, archiving, and conducting routine LC-MS/MS assays as part of post-mortem toxicology work.

You will support the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner with timely, accurate results. The position is technical and involves handling non-standard specimens, maintaining chain-of-custody documentation, and potential

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or Associate’s degree with chemistry coursework and related lab experience.
• Experience with specimen accessioning, storage, filing, and archiving.
• Ability to perform basic toxicology assays and use analytical lab equipment.

Responsibilities

• Accessioning, storage and discard of specimens.
• Filing and archiving documents.
• Coordinate requests from outside agencies.
• Reagent preparation and tissue homogenization.
• Answering the main toxicology phone line.
• Record-keeping of chain-of-custody and test results.

Skills

Analytical lab equipment operation

Accessioning & specimen handling

Documentation & chain-of-custody

Telephone support & customer service

Education

Bachelor’s degree in chemical/biological/environmental sciences

Associate’s degree with chemistry coursework + 2 years related experience

Tools

LC-MS/MS

Laboratory equipment proficiency

Job description

State of North Carolina is seeking a Forensic Chemistry Technician II to support the DHHS/PH - Epidemiology - State Lab & OCME in Raleigh. The role involves specimen accessioning, storage, archiving, and conducting routine LC-MS/MS assays as part of post-mortem toxicology work.

You will support the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner with timely, accurate results. The position is technical and involves handling non-standard specimens, maintaining chain-of-custody documentation, and potential