Forensic Chemist I Job at National Medical Services, Inc., Willow Grove, PA

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  • National Medical Services, Inc.
  • Willow Grove, PA

Job Description

Title: Forensic Chemist I (Drug Identification)

Department: Forensic Chemistry

Job Type: Regular Full-Time

Location: Willow Grove, PA

Shift: 1st

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30am to 4:00pm

Company Overview:

NMS Labs has developed an extensive menu of more than 2,500 tests to support clients in forensic, criminalistic, public health and clinical fields. For over 50 years, our clients have relied on NMS Labs for unique testing solutions that demonstrate our company core values of Quality, Integrity, Service, Innovation and Engagement. As we work to increase the company's positive impact on public health and public safety, we are seeking talented professionals to join us for the journey! We invite you to learn more about our company by visiting NMSLabs.com.

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NMS Labs is hiring Forensic Chemists for our Willow Grove, PA location! The Forensic Chemist will perform chemical and analytical testing, including the isolation and identification of chemical substances in forensic casework samples. This person is responsible for specimen processing, test performance, reporting of test results, and the quality assurance and documentation of analytical processes.

Major Duties Include:
  • Handling and sampling of forensic casework samples
  • Maintaining the appropriate chain of custody of evidence
  • Independently performing analysis of chemical substances utilizing chemical, microscopic, and instrumental methods to include GC/MS
  • Generating, interpreting, reviewing, and releasing results
  • Performing routine maintenance and basic troubleshooting of analytical instrumentation
  • Providing expert testimony
  • Performing and maintaining appropriate quality assurance and quality control procedures
  • Effectively communicating scientific findings to internal and external clients


The Forensic Chemist must have a working knowledge of analytical procedures including a basic understanding of analytical terminology, methods, and theory, and should be able to apply these to forensic cases. A high level of integrity is imperative, as well as good organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills. The Forensic Chemist must have the ability to follow SOPs, as well as compliance standards and safety practices.

Education and Experience:

Required:
  • A minimum of a Bachelor's degree
  • Degree must be in a chemical, physical, biological science, or forensic science from an accredited university
  • Minimum of 16 semester credit hours in college-level chemistry coursework above General Chemistry
  • MUST HAVE:
    • Coursework and labs in General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry and Analytical (Instrumental) Chemistry
    • 3 college-level semester credit hours in Statistics
  • Licensed by the Texas Forensic Science Commission within 1 year of hire, as applicable


Preferred:

  • 6 months lab related experience
  • ABC Certification
  • Court Testimony Experience


Transcripts must be attached to the application to be considered

Physical Demands:
  • Ability to talk, hear, stand, reach with hands and arms, and use hands and fingers to manipulate instrument/equipment controls, computer keyboards, office equipment, objects, or tools
  • Moving from one work location to another to sit and stand, sometimes for extended periods of time
  • Vision (with correction) including color, distance, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
  • Sitting and standing, sometimes for extended periods of time
  • Lifting objects up to 20 lb
  • Ability to travel
  • Exposure to intermittent or constant sounds generated by equipment
  • Exposure to fumes, noxious odors, and dust
  • Handling of biological material and blood-borne pathogens
  • Handling of toxic or caustic chemicals
  • Proximity to moving parts

To be considered for this position, please submit a cover letter, resume and official or unofficial transcripts and apply at

Offers of employment are made contingent upon a nationwide background investigation and urine drug screen with results satisfactory to standards of employment at NMS.

We are an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, creed, sexual orientation, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, citizenship status, otherwise qualified disability, or protected veteran status (disabled Armed Forces Service medal, recently separated, active duty or campaign badge), domestic violence victim status, arrest record, or predisposing genetic characteristics.

Job Tags

Full time, Work at office, Monday to Friday, Shift work,

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