Chemist I Position Available In Wake, North Carolina

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Chemist I

Salary $50,633.00 – $88,607.00 Annually Location Wake County, NC Job Type Permanent Full-Time Job Number 25-04843 PH 65038926 Department Dept of Health and Human Services Division Public Health Opening Date 04/29/2025 Closing Date 5/19/2025 5:00 PM Eastern Job Class Title Chemist I Position Number 65038926 Salary Grade

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Description of Work The Forensic Chemist – Toxicology is a highly technical position conducting routine and non-routine assays for volatiles and drugs required by a post-mortem, forensic toxicology laboratory. This position supports the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner and the State Medical Examiner System through the discovery of primary and secondary causes of unattended, unwitnessed, accidental, suicidal or homicidal deaths. The Forensic Chemist – Toxicology self-assigns work from the pending list of analyses for the isolation of drugs from biological specimens and pertinent evidence using highly sophisticated analytical instrumentation. The testing performed is highly complex and involves all manner of biological specimens. Results of the work are combined with preliminary autopsy findings to render final conclusions as to the cause and manner of death. In addition, the Forensic Chemist – Toxicology is responsible for review and certification of analytical data such as volatiles analysis and other

LC/MS/MS

quantitative batches. About the

NC Division of Public Health:

The NC Division of Public Health works to promote and contribute to the highest possible level of health for the people of North Carolina. Our entire statewide system of public health has dedicated professionals who carry out our mission every day through a wide range of essential and activities touching the lives of everyone in our state. About the NC Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS):
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.

Compensation and Benefits:

The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave. In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees.

Visit website for benefits:

 https://oshr.nc.gov/state-employee-resources/benefits. For more information about

DHHS:

https://www.ncdhhs.gov/ Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies Listed below are the knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) associated with the position. These KSAs, along with the minimum education and experience listed, are required in order to be deemed “eligible” for the position therefore you must provide supporting information, within the body of your application, to demonstrate your possession of each KSA listed. Qualified applicants must possess, and application must clearly reflect work experience that demonstrates the following: Working knowledge of the principles, practice, and current developments in the field of analytical toxicology.
Working knowledge of laboratory protocol, procedure, and techniques associated with medico-legal investigative work.
Working knowledge of the operation of highly sophisticated analytical instrumentation, including mass spectrometry techniques or others (GC-MS, LC-MS/MS, etc.).
Demonstrated experience with successful sample preparation techniques for biological matrices such as protein precipitation, LLE, SLE or SPE.
Experienced in presenting technical information clearly, both orally and in writing, when reporting results or explaining procedures to others.

Management Preferences:

Previous analytical laboratory experience, including experience with Gas Chromatography (GC), Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS) and GC-MS instrumentation, is preferred with preference given to those candidates who have worked with a wide variety of analytical instrumentation. Experience in an accredited forensic laboratory and successful completion of a documented training program is also preferred.

Physical Requirements:

The Forensic Chemist I will work in a laboratory and office environment of a moderately physical nature. The work requires long hours in a standing position. There is some occasional lifting, carrying of equipment, and repetitive motion. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See https://oshr.nc.gov/experience-guidefor details.
Qualified applicants must possess, and application must clearly reflect work experience that demonstrates the following:
Bachelor’s degree in chemistry from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of progressive chemistry laboratory experience; OR
An equivalent combination of education and directly related experience. Supplemental and Contact Information

DHHS CONTACT INFORMATION

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job. For more information about

DHHS:

 https://www.ncdhhs.gov/. DHHS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive information. Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include the beginning and ending dates of jobs worked, education with the date graduated, all work experience, and certificates / licenses. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application. Answers to Supplemental Questions must refer to education or work experience listed on this application to receive credit. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.
Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS) if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. If a former member of the NC National Guard, who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions, they must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.
If applicants earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program, they must attach an unofficial transcript to each application to receive credit for this education.
Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check. All candidates selected for positions considered “Positions of Trust” will be subject to a criminal background check. Applications for positions requiring specific coursework must be accompanied by a copy of the applicant’s transcript. Applicants with degrees not conferred at a United States college or university must attach verification that their degree is equivalent to a similar degree from a U.S. institution. The Office of State Human Resources uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent. For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service, please visit the NACES membership website at https://www.naces.org/members. Transcripts, degree evaluations and cover letters may be uploaded with your application.