Forensic Scientist I, Forensic Biology ()

Wake County, NC - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 55000 - 88607

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description of Work

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THE RECRUITMENT RANGE FOR THIS POSITION IS LIMITED FROM $55000 to $56650. Salary determination is based upon the candidates education and experience related to the position as well as departmental budget and equity considerations.

State Crime Laboratory -- Helping Solve Crimes

The State Crime Laboratory of the Department of Justice maintains a full service forensic science laboratory to assist all law enforcement agencies in North Carolina in the investigation of criminal matters. The Laboratorys mission is to provide state-of-the-art forensic services in the areas of drug analysis blood alcohol/drug content firearms latent prints footwear and tire tracks forensic biology computer forensics and trace evidence. The services are provided from a central laboratory in Raleigh N.C. and regional laboratories located in Edneyville N.C. and Greensboro N.C.

This position is located in Wake county.

The primary purpose of the Forensic Biology Section is to provide the North Carolina Criminal Justice System with trained and experienced forensic scientists who analyze evidence seized in the course of criminal investigations. The forensic services provided include laboratory analysis and expert witness testimony in the areas of serology and DNA analysis.

This is a non-sworn Forensic Scientist located in the Forensic Biology Section of the State Crime Laboratory.
This position is subject to the Fair Labor Standards Act.

The Forensic Scientist I will complete prescribed Forensic Biology training requirements before beginning casework.
The Forensic Scientist I is an entry level forensic scientist professional that analyzes forensic evidence in a crime laboratory setting. Employees examine and analyze evidence from simple to moderately complex casework for chemical indications of the presence of blood and/or other body fluids and/or perform a DNA typing test to determine the donor of a particular body fluid.

The employees make judgments interpret results and testify in court as necessary to explain and defend their findings. Employees operate with some technical independence in the forensic examination of various types of evidence.

Employees may assist journey or senior analysts in the more varied and moderately complex casework while continuing to learn the techniques methods and practices involved in the examination of more complex cases.

Employees handle all evidence under stringent chain of custody rules and are required to testify in state and federal courts. Public contact requirements are an important part of this position. The analyst must project a professional image in dealing with the public law enforcement officers and attorneys by telephone written communications and in person.

Employees may be required to perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Due to Federal standards each analyst that performs DNA analysis is required to have college course work or classes covering the subject areas of:

Genetics
Biochemistry
Molecular Biology
Statistics and/or population genetics

These requirements are in addition to having a bachelors degree in the appropriate discipline listed under the Education and Experience requirements.

Selected candidate will undergo and must successfully complete a comprehensive background investigation which may take several months to complete. The background investigation includes: credit and arrest checks; interviews with associates personal and business references past employers and neighbors; verification of education achievement and urinalysis drug screening and polygraph.
Out of state applicants: This may require the applicant to return to the State of North Carolina multiple times at his or her own expense after the initial interview in order to undergo the background investigation process.
In accordance with N.C. Gen. Stat. Sec. 126-1.1( c) effective July 11 2016 employees who are hired by a State agency department or university in a sworn law enforcement position or forensic scientist position and who are required to complete a formal training program prior to assuming law enforcement or forensic scientist duties with the hiring agency department or university shall become career State employees only after being employed by the agency department or university for 24 continuous months .
Employees who transfer into forensic scientist positions from other positions within N.C. State government and are currently Career State employees will be required to complete a probationary period of 24 additional months.
**Transcripts are required at the time of application. Unofficial transcripts are accepted. Foreign degrees require an official evaluation for U.S. equivalency to be provided at the time of application.**

Note to Current State Employees:
The salary grade for this position is NC14. State employees are encouraged to apply for positions of interest even if the salary grade is the same as or lower than their current position. Please detail ALL work history including non-state service experience. If selected for this position a new salary will be recalculated taking into consideration the quantity of relevant education and experience funding availability and internal equity. Based upon these factors a pay increase MAY or MAY NOT result.

The State of North Carolina offers employer paid health insurance plus twelve paid holidays generous vacation and sick leave accrual dental vision and other insurance options and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information atEmployee Benefits.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities / Competencies

Ability to perform and record complex standardized and non-standardized laboratory tests and procedures.
Ability to analyze results interpret methodology and to understand and solve theoretical problems.
Ability to express technical information clearly both orally and in writing when reporting results testifying or explaining procedures to others.
Ability to perceive colors normally and make olfactory distinctions.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Bachelors degree with a major in biology microbiology molecular biology biochemistry genetics animal science zoology medical technology forensic science with biology/DNA concentration or closely related curriculum from an appropriately accredited institution including coursework in biochemistry genetic molecular biology statistics and population genetics; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Necessary Special Requirement:

Must obtain individual certification consistent with international and ISO standards within eighteen months of the date the analyst becomes eligible to seek certification according to the standards of the certifying entity.

Supplemental and Contact Information

The NC Department of Justice accomplishes our goals through our DOJ Organizational Values of Public Service Integrity Excellence Teamwork Diversity and Innovation. We encourage all qualified candidates who are committed to these values and want to make a difference in the lives of our citizens to apply for this opportunity.

Please be sure to complete the application in full.

Note the following: If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 5:00 PM on the closing date

Resumes and cover letters: To receive credit for your work history and credentials you must list the information on the online application form. This information is used to determine if you meet the requirements of the position and if you are selected it is used to determine a salary offer.

Using the terms See Resume or See Attachment will not be accepted and your application will be rejected as incomplete. Cover letters are highly encouraged but not required.

Transcripts: Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. A copy of your transcripts indicating the degree received can be uploaded with your application.

If a transcript has been requested your application will be considered incomplete if you do not provide one. Using a photograph of your diploma is not acceptable.

Credit for foreign degrees will only be given if verification of degree certification is attached to your application. Transcripts for foreign degrees have to be evaluated by an organization like World Education Services to determine US equivalency.

Any licenses or certificates must be included in the appropriate section of the application form.

Veterans Preference: Applicants seeking Veterans Preference must attach a copy of their DD-214 or discharge orders.

Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS) if you are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. If you are a former member of the NC National Guard who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions you must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.

Application status: To check the status of your application please log in to your account. Upon the closing date applications are Under Review and will be screened by Human Resources for the qualified applicants. The hiring process may take an average of 6 8 weeks. All applicants will be notified by email once a position is filled.

NeoGov Help Line: If you are having technical issues submitting your application please call the NeoGov Help Line at . If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status please contact the NC DOJ Human Resources office.

The NC Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The NC Department of Justice uses Merit-Based Recruitment to select from among the most qualified applicants to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act.

CONTACT INFORMATION:
NC Department of Justice
Human Resources Office

Description of WorkNot sure you meet all listed requirementsLet our team take a look. Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environm...

Description of Work

State Crime Laboratory -- Helping Solve Crimes

Selected candidate will undergo and must successfully complete a comprehensive background investigation which may take several months to complete. The background investigation includes: credit and arrest checks; interviews with associates personal and business references past employers and neighbors; verification of education achievement and urinalysis drug screening and polygraph.
Out of state applicants: This may require the applicant to return to the State of North Carolina multiple times at his or her own expense after the initial interview in order to undergo the background investigation process.
In accordance with N.C. Gen. Stat. Sec. 126-1.1( c) effective July 11 2016 employees who are hired by a State agency department or university in a sworn law enforcement position or forensic scientist position and who are required to complete a formal training program prior to assuming law enforcement or forensic scientist duties with the hiring agency department or university shall become career State employees only after being employed by the agency department or university for 24 continuous months .
Employees who transfer into forensic scientist positions from other positions within N.C. State government and are currently Career State employees will be required to complete a probationary period of 24 additional months.
**Transcripts are required at the time of application. Unofficial transcripts are accepted. Foreign degrees require an official evaluation for U.S. equivalency to be provided at the time of application.**

Knowledge Skills and Abilities / Competencies

Ability to perform and record complex standardized and non-standardized laboratory tests and procedures.
Ability to analyze results interpret methodology and to understand and solve theoretical problems.
Ability to express technical information clearly both orally and in writing when reporting results testifying or explaining procedures to others.
Ability to perceive colors normally and make olfactory distinctions.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements