NASSAU COUNTY | Title | : | DEPUTY CHIEF FORENSIC TOXICOLOGIST |
Code | : | 330365 PIF |
CLASS SPECIFICATION | Page | : | 1 of 2 |
1. | Assists in directing professional and technical staff engaged in the conduct of chemical tests to determine cause of death. | |
2. | Supervises the analysis of specimens from hospitals and other agencies. | |
3. | Procures equipment and reagents necessary for laboratory function. | |
4. | Develops new methods and procedures to increase accuracy and precision of existing tests. | |
5. | Testifies in court as an expert witness. | |
6. | Maintains records and standards in compliance with New York State Department of Health regulations. | |
7. | Publishes new methodology in medical publications. | |
8. | Maintains laboratory licensure in accordance with regulations of the licensing agency. | |
9. | Attends scientific meetings and keeps abreast of current literature in analytical toxicology. | |
10. | Acts for and in place of the Chief Forensic Toxicologist in his absence. |
1. | Extensive knowledge of the principles and practices of analytical chemistry as it relates to toxicology. |
2. | Thorough knowledge of modern laboratory equipment, techniques, and materials. |
3. | Skill in the use and care of chemical laboratory equipment. |
4. | Ability to plan, assign, and supervise the work of subordinates. |
5. | Ability to develop methods and procedures to be followed in the analyses of a wide variety of toxic agents. |
6. | Ability to record, organize, analyze, and present data with scientific accuracy and thoroughness. |
Title | : | DEPUTY CHIEF FORENSIC TOXICOLOGIST | |
Code | : | 330365 PIF | |
Page | : | 2 of 2 |