Laboratory Scientist

Job Information

Job Title: Laboratory Scientist
Job Requisition ID: 65694
Ministry: Justice
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full-time
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Closing Date: January 28, 2025
Salary: $3,604.17 to $4,784.18 bi-weekly ($94,068 to $124,867/year)

The staff members of the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner (OCME) are committed to the provision of high-quality services to Albertans. Activities performed enable the Office to certify the cause and manner of death in accordance with the Fatalities Inquiries Act; provide forensic service, assist in educating Albertans in time of grief; and develop and maintain a center of excellence in forensic pathology and toxicology.

Information regarding the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner can be found by visiting our website at:  https://www.alberta.ca/office-of-chief-medical-examiner-overview.aspx

 Role 

As part of the toxicology laboratory that provides testing results for the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner (OCME), the Laboratory Scientist ensures the quality standards are met. As the first point of contact in the laboratory, you will ensure analytical toxicology method troubleshooting, instrument maintenance, method development/validation testing, and the preparation (and maintenance) of quality control material.

You will ensure the laboratory maintains its forensic toxicology laboratory accreditation status via the implementation and application of the laboratory quality assurance program (including quality control activities), and the maintenance of toxicology laboratory quality assurance program, including review of analytical data.

You will develop state-of-the art analytical techniques that are fit for application within a forensic workplace, and present them to Senior Leadership for approval, as well as work to implement them

Qualifications:

Ph.D. in a science discipline (e.g.: Chemistry, Analytical Toxicology or Toxicology) and 5 years progressively responsible related experience including a minimum of 3 years’ experience in Analytical Chemistry; or equivalent as described below. 

Equivalencies may be considered:

• Master’s Degree in a science discipline, (e.g.: Chemistry, Analytical Toxicology or Toxicology) plus seven (7) years related experience including a minimum of three (3) years in Analytical Chemistry.
• University graduation in a science discipline (e.g.: Chemistry, Analytical Toxicology or Toxicology), plus nine (9) years related experience including a minimum of three (3) years in Analytical Chemistry.