Forensic Scientist

Job Description:

• The Forensic Scientist I works within the Forensic Toxicology Laboratory and cooperates with and responds to direction from the Supervisor and/ or Group Lead on achieving work objectives.

• This position reports to and is managed and evaluated by the Department Supervisor.

• This position is responsible for all aspects of confirmation testing of donor specimens including specimen preparation, specimen extraction and instrument operation.

• This position works within the Employer Solutions system.

• Maintain chain of custody of forensic specimens and follow approved sample handling procedures, when applicable.

• Maintain competency in the following areas: follow all written procedures in departmental SOP, prepare and verify performance of all new reagents, ensure that are required calibrators and quality control samples are included in each batch, demonstrates good analytical technique with minimal errors, capable of performing routine maintenance of equipment utilized in area of responsibility, capable of applicable instrument operation for sample analysis (if applicable), capable of basic data review.

• Maintain legible and complete documents.

• Maintain clean and organized work area.

• Perform and document checks of temperature dependent equipment.

• Participate in completion of method and/or instrument validation studies to quality standards.

• Participate in validation of new calibrators, controls and new or modified analytical procedures.

• Maintain acceptable productivity & quality levels and notify Supervisor and/or Group Lead of equipment or production problems.

• Complete assigned continuing education activities and competency verification checks.

• Follow the direction of the Supervisor and /or Group Lead and adhere to all company and department policies.

• Complete all required quality control and quality assurance documentation related to job function.

• Follow work schedule as defined by the Supervisor.

• Maintain professional work environment.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor degree with a major in Biology, Chemistry, Physical Science, or Medial Technology.

• Alternative major - Bachelor degree in other major with a minimum of sixteen (16) semester hours in Chemistry, which include at least six semester hours in inorganic chemistry and are acceptable towards a major in chemistry, sixteen (16) semester hours in Biology which are pertinent to the medical sciences and three (3) semester hours of Mathematics to meet New York State (NYS) requirements.

• Note, any alternative major must have college transcripts reviewed and approved prior to employment offer by QA department to ensure science education meets regulatory requirements.

• Minimum of one (1) year of laboratory experience preferred.

• Knowledge of the methods & procedures used by the laboratory preferred.

• Ability to perform routine and repetitive motions, such as pipetting.

• Ability to stand or sit for long periods of time.

• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.

• General systems knowledge and data analysis.

• Shift/Time Zone: Tuesday-Saturday, 8PM-4:30AM, CT

Benefits:

Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.

Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.

Vision Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first enrollment date that is at least 30 days after employment begins. Enrollment dates are each January 1st, April 1st, July 1st, and October 1st.

Technical Certification Bonus: Synectics is pleased to award its employees a bonus of up to $500 for an approved professional certification. In determining the bonus amount, Synectics will consider the cost of the test(s) for any certification relating to your current position, achieved during your employment with us. Only one Certification Bonus per calendar year may be awarded per employee. Only current, active employees will be eligible to receive this bonus. It will be awarded 90 days after the Synectics office has received documentation confirming the successful completion of the certification.

Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.