Toxicologist

Toxicologist IThe County has Immediate Openings in the Medical Examiner’s.Interviews will take place the week of April 1. Job offers for selected candidates will be made soon after.Toxicologists are professional laboratory scientists responsible for conducting chemical and toxicological analysis as part of the investigation to determine the cause of death. Toxicologist I is the entry level class of the series. Incumbents work under immediate supervision and are expected to perform examination and analytical work in a progressively more independent manner. These classes are allocated only to the Office of the Medical Examiner .Click here for the complete job description of Toxicologist I.The Ideal Candidate will : Maintain records and prepare definitive reports on laboratory findingsAnalyze and interpret results from testsMaintain scientific records and reports on laboratory findingsMake mathematical calculations relevant to analytical laboratory studiesPresent technical testimony in court, communicate effectively with technical expertise on both lay and technical levelsProvide responsive, high quality service to County employees, representatives of outside agencies and members of the public by providing accurate, complete and up-to-date information, in a courteous, efficient and timely mannerHIRING TIMELINE AND DATESThe timeline for this recruitment is outlined below.Interviews will begin the week of April 1Job Offer and Background Process begins soon after interviews are completedAnticipated Start Date : Start date will be based upon successful completion of medical screening or other mutually agreed upon dateIf you are not selected for this interview process, you may have the opportunity to compete for future vacancies.Education and / or ExperienceEducation, training, and / or experience that demonstrate possession of the knowledge, skills and abilities listed above. Required education and experience : Must be State of California Of Public Health Title 17 proficient as a Forensic Alcohol Analyst within one year of hire, AND,A bachelor's degree from an accredited U.S. college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency in chemistry, biochemistry, a physical or life science, or a closely related field.Certification / RegistrationMust meet State of California qualifications as a Forensic Alcohol Analyst within one year of hire.Condition of EmploymentAs part of the County of San Diego’s pre-employment process, prospective candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre-employment medical screening prior to beginning County employment. Additional types of background investigations may be conducted based on the job-related activities of the position. Current County employees may be excluded from this process.EvaluationQualified applicants will be placed on a six (6) month eligible list based on scores received during the evaluation of information contained in the employment and supplemental questionnaire.Please ensure all information is complete and accurate as the responses you give will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system. If you are successful in the initial screening process, your application will be reviewed individually to confirm that the information you provided is accurate and qualifying.Note : Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of a job, on a case-by-case basis.The County of San Diego is committed to valuing diversity and practicing inclusion because our diverse workforce is our greatest asset and our customers are our number one priority.#J-18808-Ljbffr