Forensic Toxicology Chemist

New Mexico Department of Health; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

New Mexico Department of Health is seeking a qualified forensic toxicology professional to perform analyses using GC, GC/MS, and LC/MS within an ANSI-accredited laboratory. You will prepare chemical solutions and drug standards, and generate legally defensible reports from instrument data in support of criminal investigations.

The ideal candidate has hands-on LC/MS/GC-MS experience, strong analytical skills, and a commitment to quality assurance while handling hazardous materials in a controlled

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or closely related field; 4 years education/experience may substitute.
• Experience in forensic toxicology laboratory settings.
• Proficiency with GC, GC/MS and LC/MS instrumentation and analysis software.
• Strong accuracy in preparing chemical solutions and drug standards.

Responsibilities

• Conduct forensic toxicology analyses using GC, GC/MS, and LC/MS.
• Prepare and validate reports from instrument data.
• Maintain quality assurance and laboratory protocols.
• Assist with routine day-to-day Toxicology Bureau tasks.

Skills

Forensic toxicology

GC/GC-MS/LC-MS

Analytical testing

Solutions & standards

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry

Tools

GC

GC/MS

LC/MS

Job description

New Mexico Department of Health is seeking a qualified forensic toxicology professional to perform analyses using GC, GC/MS, and LC/MS within an ANSI-accredited laboratory. You will prepare chemical solutions and drug standards, and generate legally defensible reports from instrument data in support of criminal investigations.

The ideal candidate has hands-on LC/MS/GC-MS experience, strong analytical skills, and a commitment to quality assurance while handling hazardous materials in a controlled