Toxicology Chemist

Salary: $4,808.00 Monthly Location : Medical Examiner - 7337 Louis Pasteur Drive San Antonio, TX Job Type: Full-time Regular Job Number: 2025-02049 Department: Office of Criminal Justice Policy, Planning & Programs Division: Judicial Services Medical Examiner Opening Date: 06/17/2025 Closing Date: 7/18/2025 11:59 PM Central Summary Under direction, is responsible for performing laboratory testing and analysis of body fluids and tissues; prepares agents and samples for testing; maintains and compiles analysis results data for reports; moves supplies and equipment; and performs related duties as required. Duties and Responsibilities Performs chemical analysis of body fluids, tissues and other specimens for presence of drugs, poisons and other chemicals Organizes and documents chemical analysis data Provides analysis information and testing status Documents analysis results and records the type of analysis ordered Reports testing results to supervisor Stores completed sample materials in the freezer Refers, prepares and sends samples for special testing to outside agencies for analysis Assists in development and modification of analytical methods Conducts parameter checks on instrumentation May testify in court on laboratory test results Performs related duties as required Minimum Qualifications Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry or a closely related field and three (3) years chemical analysis experience with biological materials; additional education in a related field may be substituted for experience Must be certified by the American Board of Forensic Toxicology, Analyst or Diplomate in forensic toxicology, or become certified within two years Good knowledge of chemical analysis and laboratory procedures; knowledge of statistical analysis; knowledge of basic personal computer operation Skill to record analysis results accurately Ability to organize and compile data; ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing; ability to operate laboratory instruments such as fume hoods, centrifuges, gas chromatography, atomic absorption spectrophotometer, tissue homogenizer, immunoassay analyzer, analytical balance, micro computer and basic office equipment; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and County employees Must secure and maintain a favorable background investigation from Federal Bureau of Investigation and Bexar County Sheriff's Office Must clear a pre-employment physical and a pre-employment drug screen test Must have available transportation during entire workday Must have a valid driver's license May be required to work more than 40 hours during the workweek Working Conditions and Physical Demands: Physical requirements include lifting/carrying 10 lbs. occasionally; visual acuity, speech and hearing; hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate complex laboratory equipment, computer keyboard and basic office equipment. Subject to handling, walking, standing, reaching, kneeling and smelling to perform the essential functions Working conditions are primarily inside a laboratory environment with frequent exposure to blood and other biological materials and occasional exposure to chemical solvents and corrosive chemicals Supplemental Information Workstations with internet access are available, if needed, to view job postings and apply online at 211 S Flores, San Antonio, TX 78204, 8am - 5pm, Monday through Friday. Phone: .... EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Bexar County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to Workplace Diversity. We are committed to providing equal opportunity for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For more detailed information, please click on the following link to view Benefits offered by Bexar County: NOTE : Part-Time and Temporary positions are not eligible for Bexar County Benefits. 01 Which best describes your highest level of education completed? High School Diploma or G.E.D Associates Degree Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree None 02 Which best describes the area of concentration of your highest level of education completed? Chemistry Other None 03 Which best describes your years of chemical analysis experience with biological materials? No Experience 1 Year Experience 2 Years Experience 3 Years Experience 4 Years Experience 5 Years Experience 6 Years Experience 7 or more Years 04 Are you certified by the American Board of Forensic Toxicology, Analyst or Diplomate in forensic toxicology, or are you able to become certified within two years? Yes No 05 Are you able to secure and maintain a favorable background investigation from Federal Bureau of Investigation and Bexar County Sheriff's Office? Yes No 06 Are you able to clear a pre-employment physical and a pre-employment drug screen test? Yes No 07 Do you have available transportation during the entire workday? Yes No 08 Do you have a valid driver's license? Yes No 09 Are you able to work more than 40 hours during the work week? Yes No Required Question