Chemist 1 (40 Hour)
Meriden, CT - USA
Job Summary
- The schedule for this position is Monday through Friday 40 hours per week 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
- As part of general recruitment the Chemist 1 will be recruited to work within the Chemical Analysis Section with a focus on the aspects of Serial Number Restoration and Breath Analysis.
- In this role you will conduct full-process examinations while working alongside lab professionals and forensic science examiners and will collaborate with law enforcement partners as needed. More details can be found in the class specification and the Examples of Duties section below.
- We are seeking individuals with a minimum of a bachelors degree or advanced degree in Forensic Science chemistry biochemistry toxicology or a closely related field.
- An examination of submitted evidence and completion of written descriptions;
- Photographing of evidence;
- Performing serial number restoration of firearms utilizing purchased chemicals and established restoration techniques.
- Performing instrument verification of Draeger 9510 Breath Alcohol instruments along with instruction of certification classes
- Handling materials and samples before and after analysis to maintain them for safekeeping;
- Preparing comprehensive reports; providing explanations and interpretations of results;
- Testifying in court as an expert witness;
- May assist in training laboratory staff and law enforcement personnel;
- Perform related duties as requested.
- Chemical Analysis Section encompassing toxicology controlled substances and general chemistry
- Forensic Biology/DNA Section specializing in the analysis of biological evidence and DNA profiling
- Identification Section including firearms/toolmarks latent prints and digital/computer crimes analysis
- Quality Section responsible for maintaining laboratory accreditation and quality assurance standards
- Laboratory Support Services Section which includes administration evidence receiving and case management functions
RECRUITMENT INFORMATION:
Candidates selected for an interview must provide the following at the time of interview:
- Two (2) most recent performance evaluations
- Completed CT-HR-13
- Two (2) professional references contact information including name email and phone number (at least one being a current and/or previous supervisor).
- Completed CT-HR-13
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- Meet Minimum Qualifications:Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening unless otherwise specified.
- Educational Credits:List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S. you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below by the closing date listed on the job posting.
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- Preferred Shift/Location:Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.
- Timely Submission:All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State. Late submissions are rarely accepted with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing.
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- Performs qualitative and quantitative chemical and toxicological analyses of organic and inorganic substances to determine identity and concentration of substances;
- Calibrates instruments and prepares and standardizes solutions and reagents;
- Maintains records of examinations;
- Conducts chemical analyses of drinking water from public and private supplies according to standard methods of water analysis;
- Tests samples of sewage river water trade wastes and sludge for regulated pollutants;
- Performs chemical and physical examinations of sewage and trade wastes to make determinations such as those for solids ash volatile matter chlorides nitrates ammonia and organic nitrogen;
- Performs chemical analyses of samples from swimming pools and bathing beaches for chemical contaminants;
- Tabulates and plots curves of results of water analyses;
- Prepares reports of investigations;
- Prepares reagents;
- Performs chemical analyses of food and dairy products;
- Utilizes universal laboratory precautions;
- Utilizes computers related to laboratory instrumentation quality assurance data and test reports;
- May perform biochemical and toxicological analyses of human specimens as well as environmental samples for toxic substances in postmortem and medical/legal cases;
- May assist in biochemical and toxicological research;
- Performs related duties as required.
- Knowledge of
- principles methods and procedures of chemistry;
- quantitative and qualitative chemistry;
- equipment and instruments used in modern public laboratories;
- applicable analytical techniques;
- laboratory quality assurance and quality control policies and procedures;
- universal laboratory precautions;
- laboratory hazards and safety;
- Skills
- interpersonal skills;
- oral and written communication skills;
- in operation of chemical instruments and equipment;
- in data analysis and interpretation;
- Ability to
- conduct standard analytical chemical tests;
- utilize computer software.
- College training in chemistry or a related field may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelors degree.
- A Masters degree in chemistry or a related field may be substituted for the General Experience.
- Successful completion of a Connecticut Careers Trainee program approved by the Department of Administrative Services may be substituted for the General Experience.
- Experience handling firearms and rendering firearms safe;
- Experience handling chemicals and reagents including proper storage use and disposal in accordance with laboratory safety standards and procedures;
- Experience working with confidential or privileged information including names dates of birth address personal financial information medical records or test results;
- Experience maintaining chain of custody of evidential material;
- Experience utilizing a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).
- Incumbents in this class must be willing to periodically undergo tests and immunizations for communicable diseases.
- Incumbents in this class may be required to have specific education and/or experience to meet the various certification and/or licensing requirements.
- Incumbents in this class may be required to undergo and successfully complete security background checks.
AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women minorities and persons with disabilities.
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