Forensic Toxicology Scientist II — Casework & Courtroom

Arts In Wilmington; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Justice, State Crime Lab, seeks a Forensic Scientist II to perform toxicology casework on evidence from DWI and other investigations. You will prepare written reports and may provide expert testimony in court.

The role requires laboratory experience, certification, and the ability to handle overtime as needed. A comprehensive background check is part of the process.

Qualifications

• Four years of Forensic Toxicology Laboratory experience.
• Certification by the American Board of Forensic Toxicology.
• Experience with Tandem Mass Spectrometry and Time-of-Flight Mass Spectrometry.
• Experience testifying as an expert in the field of Forensic toxicology.
• Must obtain individual certification within eighteen months of eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Performs casework on toxicology evidence from DWI and non-DWI investigations.
• Prepares written reports of the analyses and findings.
• Provides expert testimony in court on toxicology results.
• Overtime may be required to meet laboratory needs.

Tools

Forensic Advantage IMS

Tandem Mass Spectrometry

Time-of-Flight Mass Spectrometry

Job description

The North Carolina Department of Justice, State Crime Lab, seeks a Forensic Scientist II to perform toxicology casework on evidence from DWI and other investigations. You will prepare written reports and may provide expert testimony in court.

The role requires laboratory experience, certification, and the ability to handle overtime as needed. A comprehensive background check is part of the process.