Toxicology Technologist

The Office of the Medical Examiner is looking to fill a permanent Toxicology Technologist position. The Toxicology Technologists will conduct toxicology analysis to detect, identify and accurately quantify alcohol, drugs, and other toxins in biological (ante-mortem and/or post-mortem) samples and occasionally drug paraphernalia material for the purpose of determining their direct and indirect involvement in fatalities under investigation.

Position Overview:

• Extract and purify drugs and other toxins from blood, tissues, and paraphernalia.
• Identify and quantify drugs, drug metabolites and other toxins by interpreting liquid and gas chromatography and mass spectrometry chromatograms.
• Accurately prepare analytical standards and controls.
• Perform mathematical calculations and construct calibration graphs.
• Perform routine maintenance on specialized equipment.
• Adhere to Health & Safety regulations by safely performing all duties and handling all chemicals and equipment, as required.

The successful candidate will:

• Have knowledge and experience in quality control procedures and safe handling of potentially infectious biological specimens.
• Possess good communication skills (both verbal and written) and be able to liaise with engineers when required.
• Be meticulous and pay careful attention to maintain a high level of accuracy.
• Be able to manage a heavy workload.