{"code":"01607","codeVariants":["01607","1607"],"title":"FORENSIC MICROSCOPIST","variant":null,"jurisdiction":"S","class_of_service":"U","work_week":null,"state_class_code":null,"local_class_code":null,"salary_range":null,"note":null,"salaryInferred":false,"synthetic":false,"syntheticReason":null,"full_description_html":"<b>\nFORENSIC MICROSCOPIST\n\n </b>\n\n<b>DEFINITION</b>\n\n Under direction of the Forensic Scientist 1, Toxicological\n Laboratories, Office of the State Medical Examiner, Division of\n Criminal Justice, Department of Law &amp; Public Safety, is responsible\n for the technical operation of the polarizing microscope and\n identification of toxic compounds by crystallography; does related\n work as required.\n\n <b>NOTE: </b>The definition and examples of work for this title are for\n illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title\n may not perform all duties listed in this job specification.\n Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.\n\n \n<b>EXAMPLES OF WORK:</b>\n\n Is responsible for the supervision and work of the laboratory section\n involved in the identification of toxicological compounds by forensic\n microcystalloscopy techniques.\n\n Performs generally complex chemical tests for the screening of\n acidic, basic, and neutral drugs.\n\n Performs varied microcrystal tests utilizing precipitation reactions\n and crystal formation reagents including gold bromide, gold chloride,\n picric acid, and platinum reagents in both weak and strong acid\n media.\n\n Performs hanging drop preparation for the microcrystal identification\n of sympathomimetic drugs including various decomposition amines.\n\n Is well acquainted with chromatographic purification techniques and\n general chemical procedures in identifying groups of related\n compounds.\n\n Maintains an appropriate standard of professional level by attending\n seminars, keeping current with literature, and membership in\n technical societies.\n\n Initiates with the Forensic Scientist 1 new forensic microscopic\n procedures for the definite identification of toxicological\n compounds.\n\n Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic\n and/or manual recording and computerized information systems used by\n the agency, office, or related units.\n\n <b>REQUIREMENTS:</b>\n\n <b>EDUCATION:</b>\n\n Graduation from an accredited college or university with a\n Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, or closely related physical\n science.\n\n <b>EXPERIENCE:</b>\n\n Three (3) years of experience in a toxological or forensic\n laboratory, one (1) year of which shall have been in a supervisory\n capacity.\n\n <b>NOTE: </b>A Master's degree in Chemistry or any of the biological\n sciences or related physical sciences may be substituted for one (1)\n year of the nonsupervisory experience indicated above.\n\n <b>KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:</b>\n\n Knowledge of forensic microscopy techniques and their application to\n the work of the toxicology laboratory.\n\n Knowledge of physics, biology, and chemistry and their application to\n the work of the toxicology laboratory.\n\n Ability to investigate forensic problems and initiate appropriate new\n methodologies.\n\n Ability to keep abreast of new discoveries and current literature in\n the field of forensic microscopy.\n\n Ability to prepare scientifically sound and technically accurate\n reports of examinations, tests, and analyses containing findings and\n comprehensive conclusions.\n\n Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual\n recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or\n related units.\n\n Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English\n sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign\n Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of\n communication.\n\n Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as\n they can perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable\n accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the\n accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer\n undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.\n\n CODES: 98/W98-01607 CAH 6/22/96\n","sections":{"DEFINITION":"Under direction of the Forensic Scientist 1, Toxicological\n Laboratories, Office of the State Medical Examiner, Division of\n Criminal Justice, Department of Law &amp; Public Safety, is responsible\n for the technical operation of the polarizing microscope and\n identification of toxic compounds by crystallography; does related\n work as required.","NOTE":"The definition and examples of work for this title are for\n illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title\n may not perform all duties listed in this job specification.\n Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.\n\nA Master's degree in Chemistry or any of the biological\n sciences or related physical sciences may be substituted for one (1)\n year of the nonsupervisory experience indicated above.","EXAMPLES_OF_WORK":"Is responsible for the supervision and work of the laboratory section\n involved in the identification of toxicological compounds by forensic\n microcystalloscopy techniques.\n\n Performs generally complex chemical tests for the screening of\n acidic, basic, and neutral drugs.\n\n Performs varied microcrystal tests utilizing precipitation reactions\n and crystal formation reagents including gold bromide, gold chloride,\n picric acid, and platinum reagents in both weak and strong acid\n media.\n\n Performs hanging drop preparation for the microcrystal identification\n of sympathomimetic drugs including various decomposition amines.\n\n Is well acquainted with chromatographic purification techniques and\n general chemical procedures in identifying groups of related\n compounds.\n\n Maintains an appropriate standard of professional level by attending\n seminars, keeping current with literature, and membership in\n technical societies.\n\n Initiates with the Forensic Scientist 1 new forensic microscopic\n procedures for the definite identification of toxicological\n compounds.\n\n Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic\n and/or manual recording and computerized information systems used by\n the agency, office, or related units.","EDUCATION":"Graduation from an accredited college or university with a\n Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, or closely related physical\n science.","EXPERIENCE":"Three (3) years of experience in a toxological or forensic\n laboratory, one (1) year of which shall have been in a supervisory\n capacity.","KNOWLEDGE_AND_ABILITIES":"Knowledge of forensic microscopy techniques and their application to\n the work of the toxicology laboratory.\n\n Knowledge of physics, biology, and chemistry and their application to\n the work of the toxicology laboratory.\n\n Ability to investigate forensic problems and initiate appropriate new\n methodologies.\n\n Ability to keep abreast of new discoveries and current literature in\n the field of forensic microscopy.\n\n Ability to prepare scientifically sound and technically accurate\n reports of examinations, tests, and analyses containing findings and\n comprehensive conclusions.\n\n Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual\n recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or\n related units.\n\n Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English\n sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign\n Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of\n communication.\n\n Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as\n they can perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable\n accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the\n accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer\n undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.\n\n CODES: 98/W98- CAH 6/22/96\n"},"searchable_text":"FORENSIC MICROSCOPIST DEFINITION Under direction of the Forensic Scientist 1, Toxicological Laboratories, Office of the State Medical Examiner, Division of Criminal Justice, Department of Law &amp; Public Safety, is responsible for the technical operation of the polarizing microscope and identification of toxic compounds by crystallography; does related work as required. NOTE: The definition and examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed. EXAMPLES OF WORK: Is responsible for the supervision and work of the laboratory section involved in the identification of toxicological compounds by forensic microcystalloscopy techniques. Performs generally complex chemical tests for the screening of acidic, basic, and neutral drugs. Performs varied microcrystal tests utilizing precipitation reactions and crystal formation reagents including gold bromide, gold chloride, picric acid, and platinum reagents in both weak and strong acid media. Performs hanging drop preparation for the microcrystal identification of sympathomimetic drugs including various decomposition amines. Is well acquainted with chromatographic purification techniques and general chemical procedures in identifying groups of related compounds. Maintains an appropriate standard of professional level by attending seminars, keeping current with literature, and membership in technical societies. Initiates with the Forensic Scientist 1 new forensic microscopic procedures for the definite identification of toxicological compounds. Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and computerized information systems used by the agency, office, or related units. REQUIREMENTS: EDUCATION: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, or closely related physical science. EXPERIENCE: Three (3) years of experience in a toxological or forensic laboratory, one (1) year of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity. NOTE: A Master's degree in Chemistry or any of the biological sciences or related physical sciences may be substituted for one (1) year of the nonsupervisory experience indicated above. KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of forensic microscopy techniques and their application to the work of the toxicology laboratory. Knowledge of physics, biology, and chemistry and their application to the work of the toxicology laboratory. Ability to investigate forensic problems and initiate appropriate new methodologies. Ability to keep abreast of new discoveries and current literature in the field of forensic microscopy. Ability to prepare scientifically sound and technically accurate reports of examinations, tests, and analyses containing findings and comprehensive conclusions. Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units. Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication. Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible. 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