Employment Opportunity

Forensic Scientist - Toxicology

Montana Department of Justice, Missoula, Montana

Salary: $30.05 - $40.49 Hourly

Final Filing Date: March 31, 2025

This agency may use a training assignment. Employees in training assignments may be paid below the base pay established by the agency pay rules. Conditions of the training assignment will be stated in writing at the time of hire. If another department vacancy occurs in this job title within six months, the same applicant pool may be used for the selection.

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Duties

The Forensic Toxicologist (Forensic Scientist I-III) prepares reports and records based upon chemical analysis of alcohol, drugs, and toxic substances in human specimens (human performance and postmortem toxicology). The Toxicologist joins a team of forensic scientists in an industry leading and internationally accredited laboratory. Toxicologists may be called upon by federal, state, and local courts to provide expert testimony based on the analytical results and the interpretation of those results in cases analyzed. The Toxicologist conducts research and method validations; conducts data and case reviews; meets continuing education requirements; may train law enforcement officers; and performs other job-related duties appropriate to the laboratory’s mission. For this position, safe laboratory practices are required while working with hazardous chemicals and biological specimens. The work environment is professional, fun, and collaborative, and located in the lovely Missoula, MT community.

Earn a Degree in Crime Scene Investigation, Forensic Science, or Computer Forensics

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Natural Science (Preference in Chemistry, Toxicology, Biochemistry, or Biology) or Applied Science (Forensic Science, Medical Sciences). Required coursework includes 16 hours of chemistry, one analytical course (analytical chemistry, instrumental analysis, quantitative analysis, etc.), and one interpretive course (biochemistry, toxicology, pharmacology, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications

Current certification in area of expertise.
One or more years’ experience performing casework in an accredited lab.
Successful completion of an accredited laboratory training program.
Qualified to testify in court.

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Earn a Degree in Crime Scene Investigation, Forensic Science, Computer Forensics or Forensic Psychology

Earn a Degree in Crime Scene Investigation or Forensic Science

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Posted: March 7, 2025

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