Criminalist IB; Forensic Toxicology

Criminalist IB (Forensic Toxicology)

NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

The Office of Chief Medical Examiner investigates cases of persons who die within New York City from criminal violence, by accident, by suicide, suddenly when in apparent health, when unattended by a physician, in a correctional facility or in any suspicious or unusual manner or where an application is made pursuant to law for a permit to cremate a body of a person.

Our core purpose is to protect public health and serve impartial justice through forensic science and medicine. We exist to provide answers in support of families and communities during times of profound need.

The core values of CARES guide our work for communities and inform our behavior toward each other and all those we serve.

• Commitment:
  Dedicated to the mission at all times
• Accountability:
  Responsible to each other and the community
• Resilience:
  Adapt in the face of adversity
• Excellence:
  Achieve and maintain the highest quality
• Service:
  Innovate to meet evolving needs

Under the general direction of the Assistant Directors of the Forensic Toxicology Department, and specifically under the supervision of a Criminalist, Level III and IV, selected candidates will be responsible for assisting in conducting scientific analyses performed on biological specimens brought to the Forensic Toxicology Department of the Office of Chief Medical Examiner for the City of New York. The most eligible candidate will possess the technical skills listed and the potential to exemplify this agency’s core values of “Integrity, Dedication and putting the Agency First”.

Typical tasks include but are not limited to the following:

• Assisting in the performance of toxicological analysis of biological specimens using various scientific methodologies.
• Reviewing analytical data to ensure their accuracy, reliability, and conformation to the guidelines of the Forensic Toxicology Laboratory.
• Ensuring that all scientific analyses conducted use the scientific standards documented in the written guidelines of the Forensic Toxicology Laboratory and any applicable regulating agencies.
• Preparing for review by supervisory personnel, scientific reports which accurately and objectively reflect the results of scientific investigations.
• Preparing critical reagents required for the correct operation of analytical procedures.
• Operating and maintains sophisticated equipment and prepares and appropriately annotates equipment maintenance records.
• Ensuring that all analytical testing is conducted in a forensically acceptable and competent manner.
• Other duties as assigned.

Selected candidates will be required to provide a DNA sample by swabbing.

This position has been identified as essential. During emergency events, essential positions may require 24-hour availability.

Authorization to work in the United States is required for this position. Office of Chief Medical Examiner does not provide sponsorship for international employees for visa applications, extensions, or status changes, including STEM/OPT visas. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that they meet all qualifying requirements for this position at the time of application.

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college, with specialization in criminalistics, forensic science, chemistry, biology, physics, molecular genetics, genetics, biochemistry, molecular biology, entomology, anthropology, ecology or a closely related scientific or engineering field.
• For Assignment to Assignment Level I - B
• In addition to meeting the "Qualification Requirements For All Assignment Levels" above, to be assigned to Assignment Level I-B individuals must have at least one year of satisfactory full-time experience in criminalistics, forensic science or analytic chemistry, or a satisfactory equivalent combination of education and experience.
• In addition to meeting the "Qualification Requirements" above, to be assigned to Assignment Level II, individuals must have one of the following:
• One year of experience gained as a Criminalist at Assignment Level I-B; or 2. One additional year of qualifying experience in…