Forensic Scientist IV DNA
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Job Location:
Phoenix, NM - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETYThe Department of Public Safetys mission is to provide public safety to the state of Arizona. |
FORENSIC SCIENTIST IV - DNA
Salary: $109852.70 Annually
To apply you must go to the DPS website.Click hereand follow the instructions to submit your on-line application.
| Job Summary: |
The Arizona Department of Public Safety is seeking experienced and motivated individuals to join our team as a Forensic Scientistspecializing in the DNA discipline. Utilizes chemical microscopic chromatographic and comparative techniques and instrumentation to examine identify and evaluate physical evidence which may include: controlled dangerous substances; blood urine and other biological specimens; firearms; questioned documents; latent prints; trace evidence; and other items of evidentiary value. Prepares technical reports; provides expert testimony in court; provides technical advice and guidance to and trains other forensic scientists; recommends revisions to analytical methodology and purchase of scientific equipment; serves as an experienced casework analyst working complex cases within the discipline and performs related tasks as required. Supervision is received from a Supervising Forensic Scientist.
This recruitment will be used to establish an eighteen-month eligibility list to fill current and future vacancies in thePhoenixarea.
| Minimum Qualifications: |
A Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university with major course of study in biology chemistry or closely related physical or natural sciences with either a minimum of thirty (30) semester hours in chemistry or a minimum of twenty (20) semester hours of chemistry with completed coursework in molecular biology genetics and biochemistry; a minimum of ten (10) years of experience as a forensic scientist in a recognized crime laboratory; demonstrated competency in at least one forensic discipline with at least three (3) years of experience within the discipline; and court or professional presentation experience applicable to forensics.
Additional forensic scientist experience beyond the required ten (10) years may substitute for semester hours of chemistry (one (1) year additional forensic scientist experience equals ten (10) semester hours). Up to five (5) years of the required experience may be substituted with professional experience obtained in a clinical or research laboratory provided the experience involved analytical or technical laboratory work applicable to forensic laboratory testing and reporting.
Must successfully complete the examination process.
| Pre-Employment Requirements: |
Applicants must complete an examination process. A polygraph and background investigation are required for successful applicants. DPS supports a drug-free work environment through pre-employment drug testing.
If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business then the following requirements apply Drivers License Requirements. All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).
| Benefits: |
The Arizona Department of Public Safety is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to benefit-eligible employees in cooperation with the State of Arizona.
Accrued vacation pay and sick days
10 paid holidays per year
Deferred compensation plan
Top-ranked retirement plans
Affordable medical dental vision life and short & long-term disability insurance plans
Employee Assistance Peer and Family Support Programs
Bus Cards (Subsidized partially by the State)
Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year of paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona please visit our benefits page
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State employees are required to participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) the State sponsored retirement contribution plan and the Long-Term Disability (LTD) program after a 27-week waiting period. The ASRS defined benefit plan provides for life-long income upon retirement. You will also have the option to participate in a voluntary deferred compensation program to take advantage of tax-deferred retirement investments.
On or shortly after your first day of work you will be provided with additional information about the available insurance plans enrollment instructions submission deadlines and effective dates.
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The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling . Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.
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
About Company
The Arizona Department of Revenue is consistently striving towards recruiting individuals who are committed to providing quality services to the citizens of Arizona and are passionate about creating solutions to the ever-evolving decisions faced within state government.
