Job Description
Primary Job Title: Forensic Scientist - Technical Lab
Location: Lenexa, KS (Onsite)
Shift/Work Schedule: Tuesday–Saturday, 6 PM - 2:30 AM CT
Date Posted: 7/31/25
Employment Type: Contract (3 Months)
Job Description:
The Forensic Scientist I works within the Forensic Toxicology Laboratory and cooperates with and responds to direction from the Supervisor and/or Group Lead on achieving work objectives. This position reports to and is managed and evaluated by the Department Supervisor. This position is responsible for all aspects of confirmation testing of donor specimens including specimen preparation, specimen extraction, and instrument operation.
Responsibilities:
This position works within the Employer Solutions system. The incumbent is generally responsible for:
Maintain chain of custody of forensic specimens and follow approved sample handling procedures, when applicable.
Maintain competency in the following areas: follow all written procedures in departmental SOP, prepare and verify performance of all new reagents, ensure that required calibrators and quality control samples are included in each batch, demonstrate good analytical technique with minimal errors, perform routine maintenance of equipment utilized in area of responsibility, operate applicable instruments for sample analysis (if applicable), and conduct basic data review.
Maintain legible and complete documents.
Maintain a clean and organized work area.
Perform and document checks of temperature-dependent equipment.
Participate in the completion of method and/or instrument validation studies to quality standards.
Participate in validation of new calibrators, controls, and new or modified analytical procedures.
Maintain acceptable productivity and quality levels and notify the Supervisor and/or Group Lead of equipment or production problems.
Complete assigned continuing education activities and competency verification checks.
Follow the direction of the Supervisor and/or Group Lead and adhere to all company and department policies.
Complete all required quality control and quality assurance documentation related to the job function.
Follow the work schedule as defined by the Supervisor.
Maintain a professional work environment.
Other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.
Supervision Exercised:
N/A
Qualifications:
Education Preferred:
Bachelor's degree with a major in Biology, Chemistry, Physical Science, or Medical Technology.
Alternative Major:
Bachelor's degree in another major with a minimum of sixteen (16) semester hours in Chemistry (including at least six semester hours in inorganic chemistry acceptable toward a Chemistry major), sixteen (16) semester hours in Biology pertinent to the medical sciences, and three (3) semester hours of Mathematics to meet New York State (NYS) requirements.
Note: Any alternative major must have college transcripts reviewed and approved prior to employment offer by the QA department to ensure science education meets regulatory requirements.
Work Experience:
Minimum of one (1) year of laboratory experience preferred
Knowledge of the methods and procedures used by the laboratory is preferred
Physical and Mental Requirements:
Ability to perform routine and repetitive motions, such as pipetting
Ability to stand or sit for long periods of time
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds
General systems knowledge and data analysis
Benefits:
Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
401k Retirement Fund
About the Company:
Leading provider of diagnostic information services, empowering healthier lives. Leveraging the world's largest clinical lab database, we offer insights to identify and treat diseases, promote healthy behaviors, and improve healthcare management. Serving millions of patients and healthcare providers worldwide, we're committed to a healthier world, inclusive care, and building value for all stakeholders.
About GTT:
GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. As a Native American-owned, economically disadvantaged corporation, we highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces. Our clients are Fortune 500 banking, insurance, financial services, and technology companies, along with some of the nation’s largest life sciences, biotech, utility, and retail companies across the US and Canada. We look forward to helping you land your next great career opportunity!
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