The Forensic Scientist has primary responsibility for performing toxicology testing on bloods, urines and other specimens using instrumental and manual methods established by the laboratory.
Essential Job Functions:
Be alert and aware at all times to ensure safety, accuracy and efficiency.
Maintain competency in the following areas:
Follow all written procedures in departmental SOP
Prepares and verifies performance of all new reagents
Ensures that all required calibrators and quality control samples are included in each batch
Demonstrates good analytical technique
Capable of performing routine maintenance of equipment
Record quality control values for each batch and notify Supervisor and/or Forensic Scientist II/III if unacceptable results are obtained.
Perform and document temperature checks of temperature dependent equipment.
Maintain acceptable productivity/service levels, and notify Supervisor and/or Forensic Scientist II/III of instrument or production problems.
Complete assigned continuing education activities and competency verification checks.
Follow the direction of the Supervisor and/or Forensic Scientist II/III and adhere to all company and department policies.
Complete all required quality control and/or quality assurance documentation related to job function.
Follow work schedule as defined by the Supervisor.
Maintain professional working relationship with co-workers.
Other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.
Required Education And Experience
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Forensic Science, Biology or other related field
Strong communications skills – written, verbal, and listening
Strong organizational and complex problem-solving skills
Dependable with a strong work ethic, initiative, flexibility and innovative thinking
Accuracy with exceptional attention to detail
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Other, Information Technology, and Management
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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