Forensic Scientist - Trace Chemistry Job at Crime Scene Resources, Inc, Indianapolis, IN

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  • Crime Scene Resources, Inc
  • Indianapolis, IN

Job Description

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Duties

Position Responsibilities
  • Responsible for performing a wide variety of fully skilled professional scientific analysis on criminal evidence to include the examination, comparison, evaluation and result determination on physical evidence, upon completion of specific forensic training ranging from minimum of 6-months and maximum of 48-months
  • Prepares formal technical written reports on the results of examinations, statistical analysis, and research projects
  • Ensures that appropriate quality assurance and quality control methodologies are employed throughout their section of the laboratory
  • Serves as an expert and is responsible for providing technical consultation, advice to scientific personnel, conducting tours, briefs, training and provides expert testimony in court
  • Participates in improvement measures for laboratory analysis with the Supervisor to develop technical guidance for analyses within the laboratory section, to include quality assurance and quality control; implements newly developed forensic technologies, testing methodologies, programs, procedures, databases; etc.
  • Evaluates and reviews statistical data to ensure compliance with appropriate scientific, legal and government regulations
  • Recommends modification of current practices and requirements for operation of the section
  • Demonstrates proficiency in the techniques, instrumentation, and technology taught via various examinations in specialty areas and provides input to Forensic Scientist Supervisor for the section’s operational and training planning process
  • Acts as Forensic Scientist Supervisor/Assistant Supervisor when required in their absence
  • Serves as liaison between Director, IMCFSA and local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies and personnel IMPD, MCSO, MCPO, MCCO, FBI, ATF, DEA, courts, etc. to ensure that scientific and administrative support is provided
  • Conducts training for local agencies to include basic evidence technical courses and specialized forensic applications courses
  • Attend seminars, meetings, and conferences to incorporate new developments into laboratory case work
  • Presents results of laboratory research at conferences and/or publish the results in scientific journals
  • Must maintain confidentiality at all times
This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities that management may deem necessary from time to time

Requirements

Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, Chemistry, Forensic Science, Criminology, or related science courses. Discipline-specific course requirements may apply, as defined by the laboratory.
  • Must complete specific forensic training in a minimum 6-months and maximum of 48-months.
  • Incumbent shall maintain proficiency through annual proficiency testing.
  • Incumbent must be willing and capable of completing additional internal/external training determined by the Forensic Scientist Supervisor and the Quality Assurance Program, and capable of completing specialized training, as required or available, from Federal, State, Local agencies and other organizations.
  • Must have knowledge of the criminal justice system and familiarity with the sensitive and confidential nature of evidence managing and examination.
  • Must be able to establish and set priorities according to time sensitive information in order to have continued success in this position.
  • Must be able to communicate effectively in oral, verbal, and written formats.
Preferred Job Requirements and Qualifications
  • Master’s Degree or Ph.D. in Biology, Chemistry, Forensic Science, Criminology, or related science courses, including minimum qualification listed.

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