The JCSO has a large state-of-the-art laboratory that provides forensic services to assist area law enforcement and fire agencies in their criminal investigations.  This long-running accredited lab employs over 50 professionals who are highly trained and utilize cutting edge technology & tools in order to obtain high quality results. 

Have a degree from an accredited college or university in a chemical, physical, or biological science, forensic science, or other relevant field?

Not a recent graduate but have experience in this field already? 

COME JOIN OUR LAB! 

Hiring salary for the lab will be based upon experience and equity within the lab and is non-negotiable.  

CRIME LAB OPPORTUNITIES:

FORENSIC SCIENTIST - LATENT PRINTS

MAJOR DUTIES INCLUDE:

• Processing simple to highly complex crime scenes for evidence collection, processing, preservation, and packaging using various forms of photography, 3D laser scanning, chemical testing, visual inspection, and various manual techniques.
• Examining developed latent prints utilizing the ACE-V process.
• Processing evidence, utilizing various chemical and physical methods, to develop latent prints.
• Utilize local and national finger/palm print databases.
• Perform technical and administrative review of case data.
• Document and perform casework duties in accordance with laboratory procedures with minimal errors and no patterns of deficiencies.
• Participate in training, competency testing, and proficiency testing according to established protocols.
• Performs maintenance, and complex troubleshooting of equipment, and software to ensure the integrity of testing.
• Rigorously follow all safety manuals, standard operating procedures, and quality assurance/quality control procedures.
• Perform quality assurance/quality control procedures of reagents, equipment, and instrumentation as necessary.
• Assist in ensuring conformance to laboratory accreditation standards.
• Attend continuing education/training courses, workshops, seminars, conferences, and professional meetings as time and resources allow.
• Participate in method validation/verification studies as needed.
• Presenting information regarding crime scene processing and evidence collection techniques to law enforcement and/or citizens.
• Provide expert testimony in courts of law as required.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Forensic Scientist: Successful completion of a Latent Prints training program with demonstrated competency. Two (2) years of experience in a forensic laboratory performing analyses in latent prints. Knowledge of the basic principles and applications of techniques in crime scene investigations.  Salary range: $29.44 – $44.16 ($61,235 - $91,853 annualized).
• Senior Forensic Scientist: Five (5) years of independent forensic casework in the discipline of Latent Prints to include performing analysis. Courtroom testimony experience.  Successful completion of a Latent Prints training program, with demonstrated competency.  Salary range: $32.23 – $48.35 ($67,038 - $100,568 annualized).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Latent Print Certification through the International Association for Identification (IAI).

APPLY FOR LATENT PRINTS!

FORENSIC SCIENTIST - TOXICOLOGY

MAJOR DUTIES INCLUDE:

• Analyzing biological matrices for the presence of volatiles, including ethanol
• Utilizing solid phase and/or supported liquid extraction techniques for screening/confirmation of blood and urine samples for the presence of illicit, prescription, and over-the-counter drugs
• Performing, processing, and reviewing GC/FID, GC/MS, ELISA, and LC-MS/MS instrumental data
• Participation in training, competency testing, and proficiency testing according to established protocols
• Performing technical review of batch and casework data
• Rigorously following all safety protocols, standard operating procedures, and quality assurance/quality control procedures
• Documenting and performing casework duties in accordance with published laboratory procedures, with minimal errors and no pattern of deficiencies
• Assisting in ensuring conformance to laboratory accreditation standards
• Attending continuing education/training courses, workshops, seminars, conferences and professional meetings as time and resources allow
• Participating in method validation/verification studies as needed
• Providing expert testimony in courts of law as subpoenaed

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience working in a forensic toxicology laboratory, to include successful completion of a documented training program from an ISO/IEC 17025 accredited private, local, state or federal forensic science laboratory with demonstration of competency
• Independent knowledge of the theoretical principles and applications of instrumentation and methodologies used to analyze specimens submitted to the laboratory
• Documented training and demonstrated knowledge to the effects of alcohol and/or drugs on human performance and behavior
• Professional experience using basic laboratory equipment and analytical instrumentation (i.e., ELISA, GC/MS, GC/FID, and LC-MS/MS) to identify volatiles and/or drugs in biological samples
• Knowledge, skills, and ability to testify in court through experience and/or training
• Ability to work independently, set priorities, work efficiently, keep accurate records, accurately analyze samples, correctly interpret data and develop reasonable conclusions
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Knowledge of laboratory safety and quality assurance/quality control procedures

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Forensic Scientist: Successful completion of a Forensic Toxicology training program, with demonstrated competency. Two (2) years of experience in a forensic laboratory performing forensic toxicological analyses.  Salary range: $29.44 - $44.16 ($61,235 - $91,853 annualized).
• Senior Forensic Scientist: Successful completion of a Forensic Toxicology training program, with demonstrated competency. Five (5) years of independent forensic casework in the discipline of Toxicology. Courtroom testimony experience. Salary range: $32.23 - $48.35 ($67,038 - $100,568 annualized).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Certification as a Fellow of the American Board of Forensic Toxicology (ABFT).

APPLY FOR TOXICOLOGY!