Forensic Lab Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Join one of the country's leading Forensic Toxicology Labs, where we approach forensics from every angle!

Work Schedule : Monday - Friday, 8 : 30am - 5 : 00pm

Department : Extractions

This role is responsible for performing a variety of processes in the wet chemistry departments of the laboratory. Your primary responsibilities will be Aliquotting specimens for confirmatory testing and Extracting (utilizing Protein Precipitation, Liquid-Liquid, Solid Phase, and Supported Liquid extraction principles using validated methods for each confirmatory assay).

This position earns an hourly wage. In addition to that, we have full medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as competitive 401k (up to 4% match) and PTO programs (15 days / year).

An Equal Opportunity Employer M / F / D.

POSITION SUMMARY

Performs tasks that result in the accurate and timely determination of drugs and chemicals in specimens.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Quantitatively aliquots blood and urine specimens for testing

2. Quantitatively aliquots controls and standards for use during testing

3. Understands the principles of and competently performs liquid-liquid, solid-phase, and protein precipitation extractions on specimens

4. Performs proper disposal of specimens

5. Performs data entry of casework

6. Participates in improvement of analytical methodologies

7. Follows established standard operating procedures, laboratory and chemical safety procedures, and documentation procedures.

8. Completes assignments based on priorities and deadlines

9. Identifies problems that may adversely affect test performance and internal / external clients and takes appropriate action

10. Continually looks for ways to improve and promote quality

11. Other duties or tasks assigned by designated personnel

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisor responsibilities.

SKILL REQUIREMENTS

1. Knowledge of basic chemistry principles, concepts, and methodology.

2. Ethics – Works with integrity and upholds organizational goals and values.

3. Organizational Support – Follows approved policies and procedures, completes administrative tasks accurately and on time, and respects diversity.

4. Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness in daily tasks, continually looks for ways to improve and promote quality, and applies feedback to improve performance.

5. Communication Skills – Demonstrates ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional’s journals, technical procedures, & governmental regulations. Demonstrates the ability to write analytical procedures, effectively present information and respond to question from managers.

6. Mathematical Skills – Demonstrates ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, and volume, and applies concepts of basic arithmetic and algebra.

7. Reasoning Ability – Applies principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems. Properly interprets nonverbal symbolism such as formulas, scientific equations and graphs.

8. Computer Skills – To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) Database software, and all Microsoft Office Suite products.

9. Professionalism – Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position, accepts responsibility for their own actions, follows through on commitments, ask for help when needed.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The normal working conditions under which your work is performed

1. Contact with biological specimens

2. Laboratory

3. Requires proper protective equipment (PPE)

4. Requires extensive safety training

5. Alternative work schedules

PHYSICAL EFFORT

The physical demands of the position

1. Intermittently sitting, standing, stooping

2. Occasionally lifting 50 pounds or less

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Requirements

At least a 2 year Degree in a Life Science, preferred 4 year degree.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

None Required