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Toxicologist II, prov.

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Location: Rochester, NY
Title: Toxicologist II, prov.
Deadline: April 28, 2023 5:00pm
Salary: $49,307 - $67,558 annually
Agency/Dept.: Public Health (Office of the Medical Examiner)

Description of Duties

This a senior-level specialized technical position in the toxicology hierarchy, located in the Department of Public Health, Medical Examiner's Office, Forensic Toxicology Laboratory.  This position is responsible for identifying and quantifying drugs and other chemicals in postmortem blood and tissues, in samples drawn from defendants accused of impaired driving and in samples taken from victims of drug-facilitated crimes.  This position differs from Toxicologist I by its ability to handle more complex cases & analyses and has increased independence. The employee reports directly to, and works under the general supervision of the Assistant Chief Toxicologist or other higher level staff member.  General supervision is exercised over Toxicologists I.  Does related work as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from high school or possession of an equivalency diploma plus EITHER:

(A)  Graduation with a Bachelor's degree in a biology, chemistry, clinical chemistry, pharmacology, toxicology, medical technology, or forensic science field plus three (3) years paid full-time or its part-time equivalent experience in analytical or forensic toxicology, or analytical chemistry; OR,

(B)  Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree AND a Master’s degree in one of the fields mentioned in (A) above plus one (1) year paid full-time or its part-time equivalent experience in analytical or forensic toxicology, or analytical chemistry; OR,

(C)  An equivalent combination of education and experience as defined by the limits of (A) and (B) above.

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