Senior Forensic Toxicology Scientist

nc; North Carolina; On-site; USD 58,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Justice, State Crime Lab Investigation Division, is seeking a Forensic Scientist II (S) to perform toxicology casework and report generation. The role involves analyzing toxicology samples from DWI and other cases, preparing detailed reports, and potentially providing expert court testimony.

The candidate should have a four-year forensic toxicology lab background, with experience in mass spectrometry and related information management systems, and must obtain

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry, toxicology, or closely related field and two years of bench level analysis experience in drug chemistry/toxicology.
• Must obtain appropriate certification within 18 months of eligibility according to certifying entity standards.
• Experience testifying as an expert in forensic toxicology is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs casework on toxicology evidence from DWI and non-DWI investigations.
• Prepares written reports of analyses results.
• Provides expert testimony in court on analytic results.

Skills

Forensic Toxicology Experience

Court Testimony Experience

Laboratory Report Writing

Mass Spectrometry

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemistry or toxicology

Tools

Forensic Advantage Information Management System

Tandem Mass Spectrometry

Time-of-Flight Mass Spectrometry

Job description

The North Carolina Department of Justice, State Crime Lab Investigation Division, is seeking a Forensic Scientist II (S) to perform toxicology casework and report generation. The role involves analyzing toxicology samples from DWI and other cases, preparing detailed reports, and potentially providing expert court testimony.

The candidate should have a four-year forensic toxicology lab background, with experience in mass spectrometry and related information management systems, and must obtain