Toxicology Technician
Toxicology Technician
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Job Description
Position Description
Mission
The Mission of the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences is to provide medical examiner and crime laboratory services of the highest quality in an unbiased manner with uncompromised integrity.
Vision
To provide consistent quality death investigation and laboratory analysis for the benefit of the entire community.
To create a technological strongpoint for legal agencies to facilitate justice in criminal and civil proceedings.
To establish an academic environment for training in the field of Forensic Science.
Brief Toxicology Technician Overview:
The Toxicology Technician (Technician 2 is an entry level position in forensic toxicology expected to operate basic analytical instrumentation report findings prepare evidence for analysis receive evidence and maintain laboratory supplies of reagents and consumable items.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Casework analysis and reporting: Performs toxicological analyses including ELISA COoximetry and chemistries; critically evaluates instrumental data; reports results supported by analytical findings
Laboratory support: Performs sample preparation techniques; receives inventories and stores evidence; prepares test reagents and maintains supplies
Performs laboratory upkeep duties including inventory monitoring and reordering of laboratory supplies
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and even when considered may not automatically disqualify the candidate.Requirements
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Education:
Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry biology toxicology or a closely related field from an accredited university and meet the Toxicology Analyst (General Noninterpretive or Interpretive) coursework requirements outlined in the Texas Administrative Code Title 37 Part 15 Chapter 651 Subchapter C Rule 651.207
A minimum of 16 credit hours (or equivalent) of collegelevel chemistry beyond general chemistry
Threesemester credit hour (or equivalent) collegelevel statistics course
Two threesemester credit hours (or equivalent) in collegelevel analytical chemistry (Analytical Chemistry Chemical Informatics Instrumental Analysis Mass Spectrometry Quantitative Analysis Separation Science Spectroscopic Analysis or similarly named course) or interpretive science (Biochemistry Drug Metabolism Forensic Toxicology Medicinal Chemistry Pharmacology Physiology or Toxicology or similarly named course
Licensure:
Maintain a valid Texas Drivers License and ability to safely operate a motor vehicle
Licensure by the Texas Forensic Science Commission within one year from date of hire; maintained for the duration of employment
Additional Requirements:
Must pass criminal background check and drug / alcohol screening (prior to and randomly after employment)
Knowledge Skills & Abilities:
Familiarity with a scientific laboratory environment including reagent preparation routine laboratory equipment (i.e. balances pipettes and glassware) and safety procedures
Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office
Strong written and oral communication skills; and ability to multitask and adjust priorities as needed
NOTE: Qualifying education experience knowledge and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation butONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. See Resumewill not be accepted for qualifications.
Preferences
Education:
Completed documented training program in Forensic Toxicology
Experience:
Experience in a scientific laboratory
Proficient with Microsoft Word Excel and PowerPoint
Licensure/ Certification:
Licensed by the Texas Forensic Science Commission
General Information
Location:
Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences 1861 Old Spanish Trail Houston TX 77054
Position Type & Typical Hours of Work:
Full time; 40 hours per week MondayFriday
Weekends and evening shifts may be necessary
Must be available to work during severe weather events or other emergencies if necessary
Physical Requirements:
Medium work.
Requires physical strength to lift and handle large and heavy items of physical evidence chemical supplies and laboratory equipment weighing up to forty 40 pounds in the routine performance of duties
Work Environment:
Office / laboratory setting
May come in contact with blood and/or blood borne pathogens and will require training in Universal Precautions
Possible exposure to dangerous chemicals
Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.
Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
