Forensic Scientist II III IV - Biologist
Forensic Scientist II III IV - Biologist
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Pay Range: $68981 $95000 annual compensation
***$5000 SignOn Incentive***
Job Posting Closing on: Wednesday April 30 2025
Benefits for this position include: 11 Paid Holidays Medical Dental Vision Paid Time Off Pension Plan Professional Development Opportunities and much more.
The City of Fort Worth is one of the fastest growing large cities in the U.S. Our employees serve the needs of nearlyresidents promoting our values of exceptional customer experience mutual respect embracing our diversity continuous improvement ethical behavior and accountability.
A Forensic Scientist II II IV Biologist job is available with the City of Fort Worth Police department in the Biology Unit. The candidate must have a Bachelors or advanced degree in a biology chemistry or forensic sciencerelated area with successfully completed coursework (undergraduate or graduate level) in biochemistry genetics molecular biology and statistics and/or population genetics as it applies to forensic DNA analysis. The scientist shall have a minimum of 9 semester hours (or the equivalent) that cover the subject areas of biochemistry genetics and molecular biology. The candidate will be hired as a Forensic Scientist II or III based on education experience and training in serology DNA testing report writing and technical review.
This position qualifies for the following incentives which is separate from the base pay:
SignOn Incentive of: $5000 ***50 paid after the completion of first pay period 50 paid after the completion of 6 months of employment. ***
Minimum Qualifications for Forensic Scientist II Biologist:
- Bachelors or advanced degree in a biology chemistry or forensic sciencerelated area with successfully completed coursework (undergraduate or graduate level) in biochemistry genetics molecular biology and statistics and/or population genetics as it applies to forensic DNA analysis. The scientist shall have a minimum of 9 semester hours (or the equivalent) that cover the subject areas of biochemistry genetics and molecular biology.
- An unofficial transcript illustrating the required college course credits must be submitted at the time of application. If selected for the position candidate must submit an official transcript.
- Ability to obtain a valid Texas drivers license within six 6 months from hire date.
- Provide a buccal DNA sample after hire date.
- Must obtain a Texas Forensic Analyst License within one 1 year of hire date.
- Ability to comply with all Texas Forensic Science Commission requirements
- Three 3 years of relevant independent forensic biology/DNA casework experience as a qualified Forensic Scientist I (or equivalent).
Additional Qualifications for Forensic Scientist III Biologist:
- At least five 5 years of more complex independent forensic biology/DNA casework experience as a qualified Forensic Scientist II (or equivalent).
Additional Qualifications for Forensic Scientist IV Biologist:
- At least seven 7 years of highly complex independent disciplinespecific casework experience as a qualified Forensic Biologist/ Forensic Scientist.
The Forensic Scientist II Biologist job responsibilities include:
- Examines evidence for the presence of biological material and when necessary collects trace material.
- Performs serological and DNA testing.
- Interprets singlesource DNA typing results to include making comparisons to known profiles making determinations about the inclusion or exclusion of contributors and making determinations about profiles to be entered into the Combined DNA Index System (CODIS).
- Utilizes statistical databases to make determinations about the frequency of occurrence of profiles developed in the laboratory.
- Performs serology technical reviews.
- Complies with the FBI Quality Assurance Standards for Forensic DNA Testing Laboratories.
The Forensic Scientist III Biologist job responsibilities include:
- Examines more complex evidence for the presence of biological material and when necessary collects trace material.
- Performs serological and DNA testing.
- Interprets both singlesource and DNA mixtures.
- Performs technical reviews on nonmixture DNA cases.
- Performs additional Unit responsibilities such as maintaining inventory ordering supplies calibrations outsourcing etc.
- Determines suitability for entry into CODIS and complies with the FBI Assurance Standards for Forensic DNA Testing Laboratories.
The Forensic Scientist IV Biologist job responsibilities include:
- Performs all essential duties and responsibilities and unitspecific requirements of a Forensic Scientist III.
- Validates new methods for new technologically advanced instrumentation or platforms.
- Researches forensic science field and studies current material in scientific journals regarding new advances and techniques in forensic examinations.
- Gives presentations or lectures at professional conferences or local colleges and universities.
- Assists unit supervisor in writing procedures and policies for the unit.
- Makes recommendations for continuous improvement to management.
- Develops modifies and maintains manuals for training program sectionspecific documents controlled forms with supervisor approval.
- May serve as software application administrator for laboratory information management system. 9. Coordinates preventative maintenance with vendors for scientific instrumentation. 10. Assumes unit lead responsibilities in the absence of the Forensic Supervisor when assigned.
Working Conditions:
Applicants for this position must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprintbased background check and maintain CJIS eligibility. Due to CJIS requirements related to system access the following will result in being disqualified for this position: Felony Convictions Felony Deferred Adjudication Class A Misdemeanor Conviction Class B Misdemeanor Convictions in the last 10 years Class A Misdemeanor Deferred Adjudication Class B Misdemeanor Deferred Adjudication in the last 10 years an Open Arrest for Any Criminal Offense (Felony or Misdemeanor) and ALL Family Violence Convictions regardless of class.
Depending on assignment positions in this class typically require touching talking hearing seeing grasping standing walking and repetitive motions. Works with hazardous materials and chemicals. May be exposed to hazardous and/or dangerous work environments.
Conditions of Employment
The City of Fort Worth is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is the policy and practice of the City to recruit hire train and promote a diverse workforce without regard to race color religion sex (including pregnancy and gender identity) national origin political affiliation sexual orientation marital status disability genetic information age membership in an employee organization parental status military service or another nonmerit factor.
The City of Fort Worth is committed to full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions.
Candidates who do not meet the Education requirement may be considered if they have more relevant work experience than the position requires. Those selected for employment will be required to pass PreEmployment checks depending on the position requirements. Those could include but are not limited to: criminal background check drug screen education verification etc. criminal convictions will be considered on a casebycase basis. Employees are paid by direct deposit only.
Employment Type
Full-Time
