Division of State Police
1220 Washington Avenue Building #30Albany , NY 12226
E-Mail: personnel@troopers.ny.gov
Phone: (518) 457-3840
Division/Unit: Toxicology Section
Web Site:
https://troopers.ny.gov/
NYSP Forensic Investigation Center (ID: 109837) for Summer 2024
Agency/Facility
Albany , NY 12226
E-Mail: personnel@troopers.ny.gov
Phone: (518) 457-3840
Proposal Information
Description:
The Toxicology section provides analyses and expert testimony in support of impaired driving investigations. Their work supports highway safety enforcement involving charges such as Vehicular Homicide/Manslaughter, Criminally Negligent Homicide, Vehicular Assault, DWI, and DWAI-Drugs. They test biological specimens (blood, oral fluid, and urine) for the presence or absence of alcohol and other drugs and interpret those findings for court proceedings.
The scientists use a variety of analytical instruments and techniques including liquid and gas chromatography, mass spectrometry, enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay, and solid phase extraction.
The Breath Testing section is a subset of Toxicology and supports NYSP's Traffic Services Breath Testing Program by performing the maintenance, repairs, and certification of the State Police's breath testing equipment
Skills:
good writing skills
good research skills
hands-on lab experience
Internship Areas: Criminal Justice/Corrections, Pharmaceutical, Scientific Research
Logistical Information
Payment? Unpaid
Number of Hours: 30 or more
Location: Albany
Number of Interns Needed: 1
Desired Candidate Profile
Preferred Standing Junior
Minimum Standing: Junior
Degree Concentrations: Natural Science, Pharmaceutical Studies, Physical Science