Forensic Toxicology Technician (Entry Level)

Harris County; Houston (TX); Sur place; USD 25 000 - 36 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences is seeking an entry-level Toxicology Technician to operate basic analytical instrumentation, prepare evidence for analysis, and support laboratory casework. This full-time role requires a Bachelor of Science in a related field, chemistry coursework, and licensure expectations.

Qualified candidates will perform ELISA, CO-oximetry, and chemistry analyses, maintain reagents, and ensure safe, accurate reporting of results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry, biology, toxicology or closely related field.
• Minimum 16 credit hours of chemistry beyond general chemistry.
• Three-semester credit hour statistics course.
• Two three-semester credit hours in analytical chemistry or interpretive science (toxicology, etc.).

Responsabilités

• Laboratory support: sample preparation, receive/inventory/store evidence, prepare reagents, maintain supplies.
• Laboratory upkeep: inventory monitoring and reordering supplies.
• Casework analysis: perform toxicological analyses (ELISA, CO-oximetry, chemistries), evaluate data, report results.

Connaissances

Laboratory safety

Written and verbal communication

Multi-tasking

Basic computer skills

Formation

Bachelor of Science in chemistry, biology, toxicology or related field

16 credit hours in chemistry (beyond general chemistry)

Statistics course (3 credit hours)

Analytical/interpretive chemistry or toxicology coursework

Outils

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Description du poste

The Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences is seeking an entry-level Toxicology Technician to operate basic analytical instrumentation, prepare evidence for analysis, and support laboratory casework. This full-time role requires a Bachelor of Science in a related field, chemistry coursework, and licensure expectations.

Qualified candidates will perform ELISA, CO-oximetry, and chemistry analyses, maintain reagents, and ensure safe, accurate reporting of results.