FORENSIC CHEMIST

POSITION:

Forensic Chemist to work in the Office of the Hudson County Prosecutor's new Forensic Drug Lab.

DUTIES:

Include but are not limited to:

Under supervisory direction, the Forensic Chemist will perform work involving the chemical analysis of various controlled substances submitted to the laboratory for identification in connection with criminal investigation and prosecutions;

Conducts tests to analyze and identify various known and/or unknown substances;

Operates various analytical equipment and instruments using various technical procedures and methods for analysis of evidence;

Ensures proper intake of and chain of custody of evidence;

Ensures proper destruction of evidence pursuant to all laws and regulations;

Makes findings and prepares clear and technically sound reports;

Testifies in court as an expert witness on the results of laboratory analyses, examinations, policies and procedures;

Maintains essential laboratory records and files;

Will be required to learn how to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems; and

All other related duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or a physical science, which shall have included a minimum of twenty-four (24) semester hour credits in chemistry;

One year of experience in conducting various types of chemical tests, examinations and analyses in an analytical crime or forensic chemistry laboratory;

Knowledge of the principles, techniques, equipment and functions of forensic chemistry;

Knowledge of the care and routine maintenance of standard laboratory equipment;

Knowledge of chemical laboratory procedures, techniques, equipment and supplies used in making chemical and related microscopic tests, essays, examinations and analyses;

Knowledge of laboratory safety practices, procedures and hazards;

Knowledge of the preparation and content of laboratory reports concerning tests, examinations and analyses;

Ability to organize assigned chemical and related laboratory work, analyze problems in the field of forensic chemistry and develop effective work methods;

Ability to follow appropriate procedures and directives while conducting specific tests, examinations, essays and analyses;

Ability to safely and carefully utilize a variety of laboratory instruments and equipment;

Ability to prepare and maintain essential records and files;

Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems;

Valid New Jersey State Driver’s License required;

Residency in the State of New Jersey within one year of hire; and

COVID-19 Vaccination.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Do you have at least 24 college credits in Chemistry?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Laboratory experience: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: One location

Salary : $35,000 - $0