Forensic Chemistry Technician II – Lab & Toxicology Specialist

OSHR Temporary Solutions; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Forensic Chemistry Technician II position is a technical role performing specimen accessioning and storage, plus basic LC-MS/MS-based assays in a post-mortem, forensic toxicology lab. This role supports the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner and State Medical Examiner System in Raleigh, NC.

Job duties include accessioning, storage, record keeping, and coordination with outside agencies. A related chemistry degree or two years of lab experience is required, with the possibility of

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemical/biological sciences including related chemistry coursework.
• Associate degree in chemical/biological sciences with two years' related chemistry lab experience; or equivalent education/experience.

Responsibilities

• Accessioning and specimen storage and discard.
• Filing and archiving of records.
• Coordinate external requests (DNA, outside testing).
• Reagent preparation and homogenization of tissues.
• Answer the main toxicology phone line and provide service to customers.
• Document legal matters involving toxicology casework; ensure timely handling.
• May testify in court on chain-of-custody and analytical results.

Skills

LC-MS/MS knowledge

Specimen handling

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemical/biological sciences

Associate's degree with 2 years lab experience

Tools

Analytical lab equipment

Job description

The Forensic Chemistry Technician II position is a technical role performing specimen accessioning and storage, plus basic LC-MS/MS-based assays in a post-mortem, forensic toxicology lab. This role supports the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner and State Medical Examiner System in Raleigh, NC.

Job duties include accessioning, storage, record keeping, and coordination with outside agencies. A related chemistry degree or two years of lab experience is required, with the possibility of