Forensic Scientist 3 (In-Training) Federal Way Toxicology

Full Job Description

This position is located in our Federal Way lab.
In addition to your salary, you will also receive an extra 5% King County Pay.

This position has been designated as “in-training”; as such WSP will consider filling this position at the Forensic Scientist 3, Forensic Scientist 2, or Forensic Scientist 1 level. The salary range will depend upon at which level the position is filled at and the qualifications of the successful candidate.

Forensic Scientist 1: In-training	Approx. 12 months	$5,011 to $6,735
Forensic Scientist 2: In-training	Approx. 18 months	$5,531 to $7,443
Forensic Scientist 3: In-training	Approx. 6 months	$6,735 to $9,065

About the Position:
The Forensic Scientist is responsible for conducting analyses on submitted evidence using approved instrumentation and methods, interpretation of toxicology results, and providing testimony of their findings in court.

Requirements

• Conducts case analyses on evidence submitted to the toxicology lab, using approved methods, under the direction from supervisors or management staff.
• Knowledge on the operation and maintenance of the laboratory instrumentation.
• Provides court testimony.
• Performs analytical testing for volatiles, drugs and other toxins on biological samples.
• Reports scientific findings supported by data using a laboratory information management system.
• Provides expert opinions and explains the effects of alcohol and drugs.
• Instrument maintenance, batch review, and proficiency testing.
• Performs testing to develop and validate methods using guidelines established by the QA department.
• Evaluates data.
• Provides training to customers.
• Assists with evidence or administrative related duties.
• Performs laboratory safety duties.
• Assists in the lab cleanliness.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid, unrestricted Washington State Driver's License or able to obtain one within 30 days of employment.

Must currently have a Bachelor’s degree or higher, in a natural science, forensic science or closely related field.

(Examples of related fields include but are not limited to: pharmacology, medical technology, analytical chemistry, biochemistry, clinical chemistry, nuclear chemistry, genetics, cellular or molecular biology or toxicology).

• Chemistry coursework required. 20 semester or 30 quarter hours. Including a minimum of 5 quarter hours of quantitative chemistry laboratory or equivalent (with a passing grade).

• Successful completion of a pre-employment polygraph examination and background investigation.
• Provide an oral DNA sample to be used in the CODIS Elimination Profile Index.

• A healthy life/work balance by offering flexible schedules and telework options for most positions.
• Infants at Work Program based on the long-term health values of infant-parent bonding and breastfeeding newborns.
• Continuous growth and development opportunities.
• Opportunities to serve your community and make an impact through meaningful work.
• Employment opportunities that recognize military veterans and/or military spouse per Governor Executive Order 19-01.
• Qualification for the Public Loan Forgiveness Program.

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