Posted: Sep 29, 2026
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Toxicology Technologist

SSM Health - Berkeley, MO
Full-time
Salary: Hourly
Application Deadline: N/A
Forensic Toxicology

Schedule: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. for an 8-hour shift or 6:30 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. for a 10-hour shift. Scheduled days are Monday through Friday, with one weekend per month required.

Job Summary:

Under supervision, perform forensic and clinical testing utilizing complex analysis of biological materials and statistical analyses of data.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Accessions received samples into system and assigns appropriate testing while identifying unique characteristics.

  • Prepares postmortem and antemortem blood, urine, tissue, and vitreous samples for the presence of alcohol and/or drugs using multiple techniques including but not limited to liquid-liquid extraction for compound analysis.

  • Makes and verifies reagent solutions for calibration and quality control.

  • Processes and reviews analytical LC/MS/MS and GC/MS data on screen and confirmatory/quantitative drug analysis panels.

  • Performs and analyzes all clinical and forensic casework.

  • Troubleshoots and resolves any issues with assays and laboratory equipment.

  • Ensures compliance with laboratory regulations.

  • Assists in the performance of quality control testing and in the establishment of clinical research projects for the lab; consults on test results with other staff members.

  • Reconciles clinical urine drug screen results with patient history and other toxicology testing results.

  • Maintains accurate records, performs statistical analysis of research data and generates reports.

  • Places inventory orders and coordinates the delivery of laboratory supplies.

  • Provides expert testimony in court.

  • Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.

  • Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

  • Bachelor's degree in Biological Science, Forensic Science or related field

EXPERIENCE

  • No experience required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
  • Frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
  • Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
  • Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
  • Frequent keyboard use/data entry.
  • Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting and gripping.
  • Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
  • Rare climbing.

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS 

  • None