Forensic Toxicology Scientist: Lab Analysis & Testimony

New Mexico Department of Health; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 56,931 - 85,396; Full time

Job summary

The New Mexico Department of Health's Scientific Laboratories division seeks a Forensic Scientist to perform analytical testing of biological samples in criminal investigations, focusing on drugs and poisons in evidentiary materials.

Ideal candidates will have 2+ years in forensic chemistry, experience with GC/MS and LC/MS, and the ability to provide expert testimony in court when required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, or forensic science required.
• Two years of analytical chemistry experience in a forensic lab.
• Experience with GC/MS and LC/MS and related software.

Responsibilities

• Perform forensic analysis of biological samples in criminal investigations.
• Test for presence of drugs/poisons in evidentiary blood and urine.
• Provide factual/expert testimony in court when needed.
• Conduct technical review of colleagues' testing results.

Skills

Analytical chemistry

Toxicology experience

Court testimony

Education

Bachelor's degree Biology

Bachelor's degree Chemistry

Forensic Science degree

Tools

Gas chromatography/mass spectrometry

Liquid chromatography/mass spectrometry

Analytical software

Job description

The New Mexico Department of Health's Scientific Laboratories division seeks a Forensic Scientist to perform analytical testing of biological samples in criminal investigations, focusing on drugs and poisons in evidentiary materials.

Ideal candidates will have 2+ years in forensic chemistry, experience with GC/MS and LC/MS, and the ability to provide expert testimony in court when required.