Forensic Toxicologist I: Casework & Courtroom Expert

Harris County; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences in Houston, TX seeks an early-career Toxicologist 1 to operate analytical instrumentation, assess data, report findings, and provide expert testimony in court.

You will perform casework analyses (ELISA, GC/MS, LC/MS/MS), review data for accuracy, prepare reagents, and assist with evidence management while upholding accreditation standards and integrity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in chemistry, biology, toxicology or a closely related field and meet coursework requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform toxicological analyses (ELISA, CO-oximetry, chemistries, ethanol and volatile quantitation) using GC/FID, GC/MS, GC/MS/MS, LC/MS/MS and LC/TOF MS.
• Critically evaluate instrumental data and report results with analytical support.
• Review batch and case data for compliance with procedures and accreditation standards.
• Testify to analytical procedures and, when applicable, the effects of alcohol on human performance.

Skills

Analytical instrumentation

Data interpretation

Court testimony

Technical writing

Laboratory safety

Education

Bachelor degree in chemistry, biology, toxicology or related field

Master or Doctoral degree in forensic science, chemistry, biology or toxicology

Tools

MassHunter

JusticeTrax LIMS

Job description

The Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences in Houston, TX seeks an early-career Toxicologist 1 to operate analytical instrumentation, assess data, report findings, and provide expert testimony in court.

You will perform casework analyses (ELISA, GC/MS, LC/MS/MS), review data for accuracy, prepare reagents, and assist with evidence management while upholding accreditation standards and integrity.