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Laboratory Scientist II 2026-02399
Salary
$6,087.47 Monthly
Location
Cheyenne, WY
Job Type
Permanent Full-time
Job Number
2026-02399
Department
Department Of Health
Division
Cheyenne and County Offices
Opening Date
10/05/2026
Closing Date
11/30/2026 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA
Exempt
Job Classification
HSSL09
Description and Functions
Open Until Filled
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
The Wyoming Department of Health, Chemical Testing Program, seeks an experienced Forensic Toxicologist (Scientist II) to work with a team of scientists conducting high-complexity tests for licit and illicit compounds in human biological samples. The scope of work includes using advanced mass spectrometry techniques (e.g., QToF, LC/MS/MS, and Headspace GC) to identify drugs of abuse in complex matrices.
In addition to primary analytical duties, this position serves as a Quality Assurance (QA) liaison, providing technical support for the programs quality management system by reviewing SOPs for consistency and assisting with method validations. This role requires advanced knowledge in chemistry and the ability to exercise independent judgment when interpreting results with significant legal implications.
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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed at the job level.
Qualifications
PREFERENCES:
Bachelor's Degree in Toxicology, at least 1 year of experience in Forensic Toxicology, and completion of the Indiana University Alcohol Borkenstein Course within the last 3 years.
KNOWLEDGE:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
Bachelors Degree (typically in Science)
Experience:
0-3 years of progressive work experience (typically in a medical or environmental laboratory) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Laboratory Scientist I
OR
Education & Experience Substitution:
4-6 years of progressive work experience (typically in a medical or environmental laboratory) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Laboratory Scientist I
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
None
Necessary Special Requirements
PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
NOTES:
Supplemental Information
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(AA) Which of the following best describes your highest completed level of education to date or within the next three (3) months? (Transcripts may be required.)
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(AA) Which of the following Quarter/Semester credit hours best describes your completed college education to date or within the next three (3) months? (Transcripts may be required.)
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(HSSL09) How many years of relevant work experience or transferable skills do you have related to the job description?
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(AA) Describe your relevant experience below.
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Describe any relevant laboratory experience with analytical instrumentation, drug extractions, method development/validation, and/or quality assurance practices.
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Are you licensed to operate a motor vehicle?
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Are you able to lift 25-50 lbs. daily?
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Have you completed the Indiana University Alcohol Borkenstein Course within the last 3 years?
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Within the past five years, have you been convicted of a felony, or within the past two years, of any misdemeanor, or are you presently formally charged with committing a criminal offense? (Do not include any traffic violations, juvenile offenses, or military convictions, except by general court-martial.) If the answer is yes, furnish details of conviction, offense, location, date, and sentence.
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In the past three years, have you ever knowingly used any narcotics, amphetamines, or barbiturates, other than those prescribed to you by a physician? If the answer is yes, furnish details.
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(A1) Where did you hear about this opportunity?
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(A1) If you selected "Current State Employee" please provide the employees first and last name, and include the department they work for, if known. Please limit this response to only one employee. This employee may be eligible for a Referral Bonus.
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(A1) If you selected Other, please tell us where you heard about this opportunity.
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(AA) VETERANS PREFERENCE: If you are a war veteran as defined in section 101, Title 38, United States Code or are the surviving spouse of a war veteran who receives survivor benefits from the federal government based on the veterans military service, and wish to claim veterans preference, please attach the appropriate documentation substantiating your claim. Indicate below your appropriate veterans preference status. By requesting veterans preference, you are certifying that you meet the statutory requirements as described in the above disclosure.
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(AA) VETERANS PREFERENCE DISCLOSURE: PER WYOMING STATUTE, current employees of the State of Wyoming are not eligible for veterans preference. If you are not a current employee of the State of Wyoming, to be eligible to receive veterans preference you MUST have been a resident of the State of Wyoming for a period of one (1) year or more at any time prior to submitting this application. I have read and understand the veterans preference disclosure.
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(A2) Please be advised that an incomplete application WILL NOT be considered for employment. An attached resume is not required and is not an acceptable substitution for a completed application. Some State of Wyoming agencies use E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities at https://www.uscis.gov/e-verify. I have read and understand the above statement.
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Phone 307-777-7188
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