ASSOCIATE FORENSIC SCIENTIST
About The Position
The Arizona Department of Public Safety is seeking motivated individuals to join our Western Regional Crime Laboratory team as an Associate Forensic Scientist. The Associate Forensic Scientist receives extensive training in relevant forensic science areas in order to become proficient in crime laboratory procedures. Under direct supervision, 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; and performs related tasks as required. Receives supervision from a Supervising Forensic Scientist. This recruitment will be used to establish an 18-month eligibility list to fill current and future Associate Forensic Scientist vacancies at the Western Regional Crime Laboratory located in the Lake Havasu City area. Please apply promptly.
Requirements
- A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course of study in biology, chemistry, or closely related physical or natural sciences.
- A minimum of thirty (30) semester hours (or equivalent quarter hours) in chemistry OR a minimum of twenty (20) semester hours in chemistry with completed coursework in molecular biology, genetics, and biochemistry.
- Must provide a DNA sample for the staff database.
- Must successfully complete the examination process.
- Must complete an examination process.
- A polygraph and background investigation are required for successful applicants.
- Must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).
Responsibilities
- Utilizes chemical, microscopic, chromatographic and comparative techniques and instrumentation to examine, identify and evaluate physical evidence.
- Examines 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.
- Performs related tasks as required.
- Responds to crime scenes and court appearances as needed.
Benefits
- 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 paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
