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Description
Job Title: Forensic Analyst (Temporary with Potential for Permanent)
Location: Santa Rosa, CA 95403
Duration: 6 months, with potential for permanent employment
Shift Time: 9am - 5:30 pm
Job Summary
The Entry-Level Forensic Analyst will support the daily operations of the Ascertain Forensics Lab.
This position is ideal for candidates with a basic chemistry background who wish to grow into a full Forensic Analyst role.
Initial tasks will include basic chemistry lab work with training and development opportunities leading to more complex forensic toxicology duties.
This is a temp-to-perm opportunity, with the potential for permanent employment dependent on performance and lab needs.
Key Responsibilities
Location: Santa Rosa, CA 95403
Duration: 6 months, with potential for permanent employment
Shift Time: 9am - 5:30 pm
Job Summary
The Entry-Level Forensic Analyst will support the daily operations of the Ascertain Forensics Lab.
This position is ideal for candidates with a basic chemistry background who wish to grow into a full Forensic Analyst role.
Initial tasks will include basic chemistry lab work with training and development opportunities leading to more complex forensic toxicology duties.
This is a temp-to-perm opportunity, with the potential for permanent employment dependent on performance and lab needs.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in the preparation and processing of biological and non-biological samples for forensic analysis.
- Maintain accurate records of laboratory data, including Chain of Custody (COC) documentation and batch processing.
- Perform basic operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of laboratory equipment such as LC-MS/MS, GC-MS, and GC-FID.
- Follow laboratory standard operating procedures (SOPs) and ensure compliance with quality control standards.
- Adhere to safety protocols and report any safety concerns to the Laboratory Director.
- Collaborate with team members, supervisors, and the Laboratory Director to ensure accurate data processing and reporting.
- Participate in on-the-job training to develop skills in forensic toxicology and meet the requirements for certification by the State of California Department of Public Health as a Title 17 Forensic Alcohol Analyst Trainee.
- Potentially testify in court regarding laboratory methods, analysis, and chain of custody when required.
- Assist with inventory management, equipment maintenance, and other related tasks as assigned.
- Bachelor's degree in a chemical or biological discipline. Preferred: Bachelor's degree in forensic toxicology or forensics from an institution accredited in forensic science or forensic toxicology.
- Prior laboratory experience is highly preferred, but not required.
- Strong attention to detail, teamwork, critical thinking, ability to follow SOPs, effective communication, and customer focus.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Smartsheet. Basic knowledge of chemistry and lab procedures.
- Possession of, or eligibility for, certification by the State of California Department of Public Health as a Title 17 Forensic Alcohol Analyst Trainee.
- Experience in a forensic toxicology laboratory or similar environment.
- Current recognition as a Forensic Alcohol Analyst under Title 17.
- Possible exposure to bloodborne pathogens and chemicals. Compliance with laboratory safety protocols is mandatory.
- Business attire may be required for court appearances.
- Performance and laboratory needs will determine the possibility of transitioning to a permanent position at the end of the 6-month period.
