Forensic Science Examiner 2

State of Connecticut•Cheshire, CT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection (DESPP) is recruiting for a Forensic Science Examiner 2 to work within the Division of Scientific Services, assigned to the Digital Forensics Unit’s ICAC Unit, located in Cheshire, CT. This position is full-time, onsite, 8:00am – 4:30pm, 40 hours per week, scheduled Monday through Friday. 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. The Forensic Science Examiner 2 will play a key lead role within the laboratory and will be responsible for a broad range of technical, operational, and administrative duties.

Requirements

Seven (7) years of experience in forensic analysis of evidentiary material.
One (1) year of the General Experience must have been at the full working level independently performing complex forensic analysis of evidentiary material.
Considerable knowledge of relevant agency policies and procedures
Considerable knowledge of relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations
Extensive knowledge of current laboratory facilities, methods, equipment, instrumentation and material used in forensic analysis
Proficiency in the methods of criminal investigations and forensic identification
Expertise in the examination, analysis, and interpretation of evidentiary materials using appropriate scientific techniques
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively within and across teams
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to prepare technical reports and present findings clearly
Ability to conduct complex technical, analytical, and research activities independently
Proficiency with relevant computer software and laboratory information management systems (LIMS)
Ability to provide expert testimony in court on complex and sensitive forensic matters
Demonstrate ability to oversee staff performance, training, and workflow management
Considerable knowledge of current laboratory facilities, methods, equipment, instrumentation and material
modern methods of criminal investigations and identification
applicable techniques and procedures for analyzing evidentiary materials
physical laboratory instrumentation, documents, firearms, fingerprints and crime reconstruction techniques
Skills interpersonal skills
oral and written communication skills
Ability to independently conduct technical, analytical, consultative and research activities
utilize computer software
act as an expert witness in a court of law on complex and sensitive cases
reconstruct crime scenes
Supervisory ability

Nice To Haves

Experience in forensic analysis of electronic media including cellphones and computers
Experience in interpretation of electronic data
Experience in the analysis of electronic data using extraction software including Cellebrite and Magnet GrayKey
Experience with computer networks and hardware
Experience in recognizing digital file types and the interpretation of metadata
Experience in evaluating media for categorization of child sexual abuse material

Responsibilities

Schedules, assigns, oversees and reviews work of staff and laboratory operations
Provides staff training and assistance
Determines priorities and plans unit work
Establishes and maintains unit procedures and quality assurance/control programs
Develops or makes recommendations on the development of policies and standards
Acts as liaison with other operating units, agencies and outside officials regarding unit policies and procedures
Prepares complex comprehensive reports and correspondence
Maintains instrumentation and equipment and safeguards laboratory physical evidence
Maintains chemicals, supplies and inventory; ensures laboratory safety
Conducts proficiency testing and participates in internal audits
Attends court trials to evaluate testimony of subordinates
Represents the laboratory as a scientific expert in court and before legislative bodies
Participates in or leading advanced scientific research related to forensic science disciplines
Contributes to building and facility security as part of laboratory operations
Performs other related duties as assigned
Plans unit workflow and determines priorities
Schedules, assigns, oversees and reviews work
Establishes and maintains unit procedures
Provides staff training and assistance
Conducts or assists in conducting performance evaluations
Acts as liaison with operating units, agencies and outside officials regarding unit policies and procedures
Ensures that evidence is being processed in correct sequence
Oversees implementation of quality assurance/control programs in an area of expertise
Formulates, designs and oversees research projects
Acts as a technical resource expert for laboratory when highly complex and technical forensic analysis is required
Reconstructs or assists in reconstruction of complex crime scenes
Maintains instrumentation and equipment and safeguards laboratory physical evidence
Prepares comprehensive complex reports
Testifies in court as an expert witness
Trains laboratory staff and law enforcement personnel on newly developed procedures and techniques
Develops and implements new technical procedures utilizing new or current instrumentation or technology
Oversees validation testing for all new procedures implemented
May make recommendations on policies or standards
May prepare reports and correspondence
Performs related duties as required