Job Posting
Forensic Chemist II/III
Controlled Substances/Fire Debris
Rochester, NY
Salary: : $37,956 - $56,561
Final Filing Date: March 12, 2010
Duties: The Monroe County Public Safety Laboratory is seeking applicants for a position to be filled by a Forensic Chemist II/III in the Controlled Substances/Fire Debris Section of its ASCLD-LAB accredited laboratory. Includes the analysis of drug evidence such as marijuana, heroin, cocaine, prescription drugs and the analysis of fire debris. The Forensic Chemist II position differs from Forensic Chemist III position in that it handles more complex examinations and cases, and has increased independence. Having documented competency in fire debris is highly desirable.
Requirements: To meet the minimum qualifications for this recruitment, you must have: A Bachelor's degree from a New York State or regionally accredited college or university in a natural science, a forensic science, an engineering science, toxicology, or criminalistics, including or supplemented by at least twelve (12) semester credit hours or its equivalent in chemistry, plus one (1) year of full-time or its part-time equivalent experience in a forensic laboratory conducting chemical analysis; positions in Public Safety Laboratory require a state and national criminal history background investigation, which includes a fingerprint check and passing a pre-employment drug test.
How to apply: Apply using the application form available at http://www.monroecounty.gov under online forms Civil Service Employment/Exam Application, completing the required information and attaching your cover letter, transcripts and resume. In your cover letter or resume, please provide sufficient detail to clarify your qualifications for the education and forensic laboratory experience requirements specific to each of the levels listed above.
Interested candidates should send application materials to:
Janet Anderson-Seaquist, Laboratory Administrator
Monroe County Public Safety Laboratory
150 South Plymouth Avenue
5th Floor, Public Safety Building
Rochester, New York 14614
If there are an insufficient number of qualified candidates at the Forensic Chemist II level, the County may fill the vacancy at the Forensic Chemist III level and train as necessary.
If you have any technical questions, please contact Janet Anderson-Seaquist or Shelley Kriewall at (585) 753-3535.
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Posted: February 25, 2010
