Forensic Toxicology Chemist II — Critical Crime Lab Analysis

Dallas County; Dallas, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallas County in Dallas, TX is seeking a Toxicology Chemist II to apply scientific principles and use specialized instrumentation to detect drugs, poisons, and toxins in biological samples. You will ensure evidence integrity and compile reports for medical examiners and law enforcement, while supporting quality control and instrument maintenance. This role requires a chemistry degree and analytical lab experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related field; 2 years analytical lab experience.
• Ability to operate, troubleshoot and repair specialized lab instrumentation.
• Pass comprehensive background check and hold a valid Texas driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Perform ~25 complex quantitative analyses to identify drugs, metabolites, poisons, and other toxins.
• Develop and maintain QC/QA programs to document validity and quality of results.
• Prepare reagents; maintain supplies and calibrate/repair instruments as needed.
• Evaluate assays and results for initial reporting and accuracy.
• Manage a large volume of analyses in shared bench space with common instrumentation.
• Provide on-call emergency holiday and weekend analytical services as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Teamwork

Computer literacy

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry

Analytical laboratory experience

Tools

Laboratory instrumentation

Job description

Dallas County in Dallas, TX is seeking a Toxicology Chemist II to apply scientific principles and use specialized instrumentation to detect drugs, poisons, and toxins in biological samples. You will ensure evidence integrity and compile reports for medical examiners and law enforcement, while supporting quality control and instrument maintenance. This role requires a chemistry degree and analytical lab experience.