Forensic Scientist 3 (In-training option)

Duties:

Primary Duties:

• Conduct case analyses on evidence submitted to the toxicology lab.
• Receive continued training on complex casework, as well as the operation and maintenance of laboratory instruments.
• Provide court testimony in Washington and Oregon.
• Quality assurance (including instrument maintenance, peer batch review, method development and validation, and proficiency testing).
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a natural science, forensic science or closely related field. (Examples of related fields include but are not limited to: pharmacology, medical technology, analytical chemistry, biochemistry, clinical chemistry, nuclear chemistry, genetics, cellular or molecular biology or toxicology.)
• Chemistry coursework required. 20 semester or 30 quarter hours.
• This position has been designated as “in-training”; as such WSP will consider filling this position at the Forensic Scientist 3, Forensic Scientist 2, or Forensic Scientist 1 level. The salary range will depend upon at which level the position is filled at and the qualifications of the successful candidate.

Desired Qualifications:

• At least one year of technical experience in a forensic laboratory, performing analyses of biological evidence, and testifying as an expert witness in courts of law. This position has been designated as “in-training”; as such WSP will consider filling this position at the Forensic Scientist 3, Forensic Scientist 2, or Forensic Scientist 1 level. The salary range will depend upon at which level the position is filled at and the qualifications of the successful candidate.
• Human Anatomy and Physiology, Pharmacology, or Toxicology course work is preferred.

**Special Requirements**

• Successful completion of a pre-employment polygraph examination and background investigation.
• Incumbent will need to have a valid Washington State driver’s license.
• Incumbent will need to be willing to travel statewide, and other states, for court testimony.

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