Forensic Scientist III - Microanalysis Unit

Duties

Job Duties

• Perform administrative and support functions as necessary to maintain analytical service.
• Acquire and maintain analytical proficiency in forensic microanalysis.
• Maintain effective communication with the scientific and criminal justice communities.
• Satisfactory completion in an ISP recognized forensic microanalysis training/testing program.
• Upon completion of relevant training, conduct forensic analysis of routine trace evidence materials utilizing approved Unit Test Methods.
• Work under the direction of a higher-level forensic scientist or supervisor including the review of records.
• Demonstrate communication skills and forensic science knowledge.
• Participate in a proficiency testing program.
• Qualify to testify in court as an expert in forensic microanalysis.
• Communicate analytical procedures, methodology, policies, and conclusions to various elements in the criminal justice system including court testimony as an expert witness.
• Assist in preventative maintenance of laboratory instruments and safety equipment.
• Participate in continuing education and training programs in analysis of trace evidence.
• Comply with Standard Operating Procedures, Rules, Regulations, and Laboratory policies.
• Perform other duties as required.

 Earn a Degree in Crime Scene Investigation, Forensic Science, Computer Forensics or Forensic Psychology

Requirements

Job Qualifications

• Baccalaureate degree or higher in natural science and/or forensic science, which shall include a minimum of one semester of physics and one year or equivalent in each of general chemistry, organic chemistry, and analytical chemistry/instrumental methods, including lecture and associated laboratory classes.
• Knowledge of theory and practical operation of various scientific instrumentation and analytical techniques.
• Ability to perform complex scientific procedures in an unbiased manner following the Unit Test Methods.
• Ability to comprehend, demonstrate, and explain knowledge of the theory and practical operation of various scientific instruments and analytical techniques.
• Ability to effectively operate various computer systems and software.
• Ability to operate and maintain laboratory equipment.

Must be able to successfully pass a background investigation. Applicants are asked to submit a complete work history. All applicants are required to submit copies of their high school transcript or GED certificate, any college transcripts, technical certificates, and a military DD214 (if applicable). Please attach these documents to your online application. If you are unable to attach these documents as requested, please email the documents to isprecruiting@isp.in.gov and indicate your name and the position for which you have applied when forwarding all attachments.

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