Chemistry Technician II -- (Temporary)
Core
Perform specimen accessioning, storage, and basic routine assays (volatiles analysis, colorimetric tests, LC-MS/MS) in a forensic toxicology laboratory to support post-mortem investigations and determine cause and manner of death.
Role type
Forensic Chemistry Technician II (Technical IC)
Builds
Forensic toxicology test results and chain-of-custody documentation for the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner
Domain
Forensic science / Toxicology / Public Health
Required skills
Operation of analytical laboratory equipment (LC-MS/MS), specimen handling and storage, reagent preparation, tissue homogenization, legal documentation, telephone customer service, courtroom testimony
Preferred skills
Experience with non-standard specimens, coordination with outside agencies (DNA, outside testing)
Technologies
Liquid Chromatography Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)
Responsibilities
Accessioning, storage, and discard of specimens; performing routine toxicology assays; documenting legal matters and chain-of-custody; answering the toxicology phone line; rendering fact-based opinions and testimony in court regarding technical testing
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC
