Forensic Biologist I

Kentucky Personnel Cabinet • Frankfort, KY

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Kentucky State Police is the premier, full-service law enforcement agency in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. With the highest level of professionalism and integrity the Kentucky State Police works to prevent, reduce, and deter crime and the fear of crime; enhance highway safety through education and enforcement; protect and safeguard individual rights; and provide leadership, training, technical, and operational support to the criminal justice community.

Forensic Biologists will be hired for Serological Analysis, DNA Casework, or DNA Database. Serological analysts screen evidence for the presence of blood, semen, and saliva. If found, the serologist will take a sample and forward it for DNA analysis. DNA Casework analysts will process the positive serological samples for DNA. The DNA Database analyst will process DNA profiles of convicted offenders to be entered into a database which can be searched to link DNA profiles to other crimes providing investigative leads. The training program lasts approximately one year and includes reading assignments, practical examinations, mock trials for testimony, and competency exams.

Requirements

• Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree in a biological science, forensic science, or a related science field.
• NONE

Nice To Haves

• Attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Ability to multi-task
• Strong problem solver

Responsibilities

• Analyzes unknown and known substances submitted by law enforcement agencies and associated entities to determine properties, and, or, identity of the substance and make comparisons to known standards.
• Receives specialized training in designated forensic disciplines.
• Compiles and reviews laboratory reports regarding analysis of submitted evidence.
• Reviews work-related literature such as books, journals, periodicals and notes.
• Attends safety meetings and other work-related meetings.
• Receives and maintains security of physical evidence until returned to submitting agency.
• Provides expert testimony throughout the Commonwealth pertaining to forensic analysis and reports.
• Maintains laboratory instrumentation.
• Responds to crime scenes as needed and participates in other work-related special details.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level