Reference #: 1927Title:  Forensic Chemist I (Drug Identification multiple openings)Department: IFSJob Type: Regular Full-TimeLocation:  Warminster PA and Willow Grove PAShift: 1stSchedule: Monday-Friday, 7:30am to 4:00pm

　　Company Overview:NMS Labs has developed an extensive menu of more than 2,500 tests to support clients in forensic, criminalistic, public health and clinical fields. For over 50 years, our clients have relied on NMS Labs for unique testing solutions that demonstrate our company core values of Quality, Integrity, Service, Innovation and Engagement. As we work to increase the company's positive impact on public health and public safety, we are seeking talented professionals to join us for the journey! We invite you to learn more about our company by visiting NMSLabs.com.

　　Job Description:NMS Labs is hiring multiple Forensic Chemists for our Willow Grove, PA and Warminster, PA locations!  The Forensic Chemists will perform chemical and analytical testing including the isolation and identification of chemical substances in forensic casework samples.  This person is responsible for specimen processing, test performance, reporting of test results, and the quality assurance and documentation of analytical processes.

　　Other duties include:Handling and sampling of forensic casework samplesMaintaining the appropriate chain of custody of evidenceIndependently performing analysis of chemical substances utilizing chemical, microscopic, TLC, and instrumental methods to include GCMSGenerating, interpreting, reviewing, and releasing resultsPerforming routine maintenance and basic troubleshooting of analytical instrumentationProviding expert testimonyPerforming and maintaining appropriate quality assurance and quality control proceduresEffectively communicating scientific findings to internal and external clients

　　The Forensic Chemist must have working knowledge of analytical procedures including a basic understanding of analytical terminology, methods, and theory, and should be able to apply these to forensic cases.  A high level of integrity is required, as well as good organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.  The Forensic Chemist must have the ability to follow SOPs, as well as compliance standards and safety practices.

　　Requirements:A minimum of a Bachelor's degree is required; 6 months lab related experience is strongly preferred.Degree must be in a chemical, physical, biological science, or forensic science from an accredited universityMinimum of 16 semester credit hours in college-level chemistry coursework above General ChemistryMUST HAVE  coursework and labs in General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry and Analytical (Instrumental) ChemistryMUST HAVE  3 college-level semester credit hours in Statistics or be willing to take and pass a statistics course within one year of employmentLicensed by the Texas Forensic Science Commission within 1 year of hire, as applicablePreferred:ABC certifiedCourt testimony experienceTranscripts must be attached to the application to be considered.Physical Demands:Ability to hearVision (with correction) including color, distance, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focusStanding, reaching with hands and arms, and using hands and fingers to manipulate instruments or equipment controls, computer keyboard, office equipment, objects or toolsMovement from one work location to anotherSitting and standing, sometimes for extended periods of timeLifting objects up to 20 lbs.Ability to travel as needed for court testimony.Exposure to intermittent or constant sounds generated by equipmentExposure to fumes, noxious odors and dustHandling of biological material and blood-borne pathogensHandling of toxic or caustic chemicalsProximity to moving parts

　　To be considered for this position, please submit a cover letter, resume and official or unofficial transcripts and apply at

　　Offers of employment are made contingent upon a nationwide background investigation and urine drug screen with results satisfactory to standards of employment at NMS.

　　We are an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, creed, sexual orientation, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, citizenship status, otherwise qualified disability, or protected veteran status (disabled Armed Forces Service medal, recently separated, active duty or campaign badge), domestic violence victim status, arrest record, or predisposing genetic characteristics.

　　We are an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, creed, sexual orientation, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, citizenship status, orhterwise qaulified disability, or protected verteran status (disabled Armed Forces Service medal, recently spearated, active duty or campaign badge).