Forensic Laboratory Specialist II - Toxicology

This is a grant funded position. Grant Funding is approved through September 30, 2025.

The Department of Forensic Science (DFS) is seeking a qualified applicant to assist the Toxicology section of the Northern Regional Laboratory. Duties of the position include administrative support to include scanning, copying, and filing data; routine laboratory maintenance such as cleaning glassware, waste disposal, and changing compressed gas cylinders; preparation of reagents; transfer of evidence, maintaining a secure and intact chain of custody; assistance typing and distributing Certificates of Analysis to agency customers; and may be required to testify in court to duties performed.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience preparing solutions and reagents for use in a laboratory setting
• Experience working in a scientific laboratory environment, including standard laboratory equipment and safety procedures
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite programs
• Ability to maintain accurate records, analyze and interpret data, follow written protocols and oral instructions, manage multiple tasks efficiently, establish work priorities, and independently perform routine duties
• Ability to communicate in a clear, concise manner, both verbally and in writing
• Valid driver’s license and/or other means of reliable transportation

Additional Considerations:

• Experience working in a laboratory environment operating and maintaining laboratory instrumentation
• Experience performing and documenting QA procedures
• Experience handling biological fluids in a forensic or clinical toxicology laboratory
• Experience using laboratory information management software