What are the responsibilities and job description for the Forensic Scientist - Toxicology position at houstonforensicscience?
Job Description:
The Houston Forensic Science Center is now recruiting a full-time Forensic Scientist in the Toxicology section. This role offers opportunity for continued professional development and work from home opportunities once review training module is completed.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Toxicology Scientist may independently perform routine to complex chemical analyses of biological specimens in human performance toxicology cases, prepare reports on findings for use in the criminal justice system, and provide court testimony on analytical results. Specific duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Performs routine to complex chemical analysis of human biological specimens using chemical and instrumental methodologies to detect and quantify alcohol and drugs in biological matrices and liquid.
- Prepares accurate and precise notes and technical reports.
- Maintains and calibrates scientific instruments and follows quality control measures to ensure instruments meet required performance standards.
- Reviews work of other scientists and conducts administrative and technical review of casework.
- Performs experiments independently to troubleshoot analytical issues and to develop and validate analytical methods as needed.
- Participates in revision of standard operating procedures.
- Trains other Forensic Scientists on analytical procedures and laboratory practice.
- Provides technical assistance to police officers, members of the district attorney’s office, and other members of law enforcement agencies, and the criminal justice community.
- Testifies as an expert witness regarding analytical procedures and the scientific conclusions drawn from analysis.
- Partners with management and other staff to ensure other tasks are completed as assigned.
