Forensic Scientist I - Chemistry

Duties

Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:

• Forensic Scientist I-II: Duties of this position include, but are not limited to: training by means of an intensive training program to perform qualitative and quantitative analysis of drug evidence, paraphernalia, and pharmaceuticals using chemical, microscopic, and instrumental identification techniques; writing reports; testifying in court as an expert witness; and performing general laboratory duties.
• Forensic Scientist III: Duties include those listed above as well as conducting applied research and performing other advanced duties; and assisting in training of scientists.

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Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in a life science with a minimum of 24 credit hours of chemistry related coursework.

Minimum Qualifications

• Forensic Scientist I: Bachelor’s degree in a life science with a minimum of 24 credit hours of chemistry related coursework.
• Forensic Scientist II: Bachelor’s degree in a life science with a minimum of 24 credit hours of chemistry related coursework and two (2) years of relevant work experience.
• Forensic Scientist III: Bachelor’s degree in a life science with a minimum of 24 credit hours of chemistry related coursework and five (5) years of relevant work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Forensic Scientist I: Bachelor’s or advanced degree in chemistry or forensic chemical science.
• Forensic Scientist II: Bachelor’s or advanced degree in chemistry or forensic chemical science. Experience performing independent casework; examining, evaluating, and reporting out results in chemistry casework. Experience testifying in a court of law as a Forensic Chemist. Experience working with an ISO/IEC 17025 accredited forensic science laboratory.
• Forensic Scientist II: Bachelor’s or advanced degree in chemistry or forensic chemical science. Experience performing independent casework; examining, evaluating, and reporting out results in chemistry casework. Experience testifying in a court of law as a Forensic Chemist. Experience in training other scientists or conducting relevant research. Experience working with an ISO/IEC 17025 accredited forensic science laboratory.

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