Forensic Scientist I
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Job Location:
Wake County, NC - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 55000 - 60619
Posted on:
16 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Agency
Dept of JusticeDivision
State Crime Lab InvestigationJob Classification Title
Forensic Scientist I (S)Position Number
Grade
NC14About Us
The North Carolina Department of Justice led by the Attorney General of North Carolina represents the state state agencies and elected officials and defends the rights of the people of North Carolina. The Department handles all state criminal appeals cases and assists district attorneys with complex criminal cases at their request. Additionally the Department of Justice includes the North Carolina State Crime Lab the North Carolina Justice Academy and the Sheriffs and Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Divisions.
Description of Work
Recruitment Range: $55000 - $60619IMPORTANT NOTE: This posting closes at 11:59:59 PM the night BEFORE the End Date listed.
The primary purpose of the State Crime Laboratory is to accept find preserve and provide scientific forensic analysis of evidence for the criminal justice community. The forensic services provided include in-lab analyses technical field assistance and expert witness testimony in the following areas: Digital Evidence Drug Chemistry Firearm & Tool Mark Forensic Biology DNA Database Latent Evidence Toxicology and Trace Evidence.
The primary purpose of the Forensic Scientist I is to perform entry level Forensic Biology casework an equitable share of analyses performed by the Section to include preparing written reports of the results and providing expert testimony in court on the results of analyses.
The analysis involves the examination of evidence for the presence of bodily fluids (e.g. blood semen and saliva). The analyst will then perform DNA testing to determine the donor of that particular body fluid or other biological evidence (hairs epithelial cells bone organs muscle etc.) submitted. This position is responsible for the analysis of evidence from all case types excluding death investigations and is mainly responsible for the analysis of evidence from sexual assaults and property crimes. Analysts in this position may be tasked to work homicides and other cases once they have testified the first time and as the need arises.
This position will perform casework with a limited degree of technical independence.
Serology testing will be performed using a combination of visual and chemical testing of a wide range of different evidence types. This testing will utilize a variety of presumptive and/or confirmatory tests. The analyst must also have knowledge of other current and historical tests serving a similar purpose.
The Forensic Scientist must stay current in the field of Forensic Biology to keep up with the latest trends and order to stay current the Forensic Scientist must periodically review scientific literature and attend scientific conferences and training. Forensic Scientists in the Forensic Biology Section must complete at minimum 8.0 hours of continuing education as required by federal addition Forensic Scientists must complete the annual requirements for proficiency testing.
The selected candidate will undergo and must successfully complete a comprehensive background investigation which may take several months to complete. The background investigation includes:
polygraph
credit and arrest checks
interviews with associates to include personal and business references past employers and neighbors
verification of education achievement
fingerprinting
urinalysis drug screening
Out of state applicants: After the initial interview this may require the applicant to return to the State of North Carolina multiple times at his or her own expense to undergo the background investigation process.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences
- Ability to perform and record complex standardized and non-standardized laboratory tests and procedures.
- Working knowledge of the principles concepts theories reference sources and laboratory practices involved with the forensic examination of evidence.
- Ability to express technical information clearly both orally and in writing when reporting results testifying or explaining procedures to others.
- Working knowledge of scientific methodology and of laboratory safety practices.
Minimum Education and Experience
Some state job postings say you can qualify by an equivalent combination of education and experience. If that language appears below then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.
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 Information:
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.
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.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
NC Department of Justice
Human Resources
EEO Statement
The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination harassment or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs observances and practices.
Recruiter:
Andrea Evet CannonRecruiter Email:
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Laboratory Experience
- Immunoassays
- Machine Learning
- Biochemistry
- Assays
- Research Experience
- Spectroscopy
- Research & Development
- cGMP
- Cell Culture
- Molecular Biology
- Data Analysis Skills
