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Toxicology Technologist

Government of Alberta · Justice (Office of the Chief Medical Examiner)

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This job in plain words

This full-time permanent job is in Edmonton, at the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. The technologist tests blood and other samples to find alcohol, drugs and toxins in death investigations, and the results may be used in court.

Open to the public

Can you apply?

This is an open competition, so anyone who meets the requirements can apply. Citizenship or work permit rules are not stated.

Education
College diploma · Two-year technical diploma in a related field. Equivalency: one year of education can replace one year of experience, and the reverse.
Experience
Four years of related experience in a busy laboratory.
Job type
Full-time, permanent. 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:15 am to 4:30 pm.

What they ask for:

  • Two-year technical diploma in a related field, such as medical laboratory technology
  • Four years of related experience in a busy laboratory
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy
  • Good troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
  • Good verbal and written communication skills

What you would do

  • Extract and purify drugs and toxins from blood and tissue samples
  • Identify and measure drugs and metabolites using chromatogram results
  • Prepare analytical standards and controls accurately
  • Perform calculations and build calibration graphs
  • Carry out routine maintenance on specialized laboratory equipment
  • Follow health and safety rules when handling chemicals and equipment

How to apply

You must apply online through the official posting. Include a resume with months and years for all education and work, and a cover letter, which is preferred.

Good to know:

  • The workplace is fast paced and can be emotionally charged, with postmortem exams done on site
  • Final candidates must pass a criminal records check, paid by the candidate
  • Candidates pay their own document costs and interview travel costs
  • The competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same or lower level

We wrote this summary automatically from the official posting. Only the posting on the Government of Alberta career site counts: read it before you apply.