Entry Level Chemist/Forensic Scientist
Summary:
The Forensic Scientist has primary responsibility for performing toxicology testing on bloods, urines and other specimens using instrumental and manual methods established by the laboratory.
Essential Job Functions:
Be alert and aware at all times to ensure safety, accuracy and efficiency.
Maintain competency in the following areas:
- Follow all written procedures in departmental SOP
- Prepares and verifies performance of all new reagents
- Ensures that all required calibrators and quality control samples are included in each batch
- Demonstrates good analytical technique
- Capable of performing routine maintenance of equipment
Record quality control values for each batch and notify Supervisor and/or Forensic Scientist II/III if unacceptable results are obtained.
Perform and document temperature checks of temperature dependent equipment.
Maintain acceptable productivity/service levels, and notify Supervisor and/or Forensic Scientist II/III of instrument or production problems.
Complete assigned continuing education activities and competency verification checks.
Follow the direction of the Supervisor and/or Forensic Scientist II/III and adhere to all company and department policies.
Complete all required quality control and/or quality assurance documentation related to job function.
Follow work schedule as defined by the Supervisor.
Maintain professional working relationship with co-workers.
Other duties as assigned by Supervisors