Forensic Scientist

State of Ohio•Richfield, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Attorney General’s Office is a dynamic organization that offers career opportunities across many different disciplines to people from all backgrounds and experiences. We do not discriminate in any way. All people are equal under the law, and it is so at the AGO. This is a workplace where talent gains you entry and performance determines your career path. Staff can join and lead employee resource groups and participate in online or in-person events to learn about the experiences of others. The Attorney General’s Office is a dynamic organization that offers career opportunities across many different disciplines to people from all backgrounds and experiences. We do not discriminate in any way. All people are equal under the law, and it is so at the AGO. This is a workplace where talent gains you entry and performance determines your career path. Staff can join and lead employee resource groups and participate in online or in-person events to learn about the experiences of others. Employees of the Attorney General's Office must have been in their current positions for at least 12 months in order to be eligible for consideration. The Attorney General's Office may fill additional, similar positions as a result of this posting. The Ohio Attorney General’s Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer. AGO#\: 26-01-003 Background Check Information: Selected candidate(s) will be subject to the following background checks: Criminal history Driving record Taxes Drug Test Polygraph Test Field Investigation In addition, an Internet search may be conducted of publicly available and job related information through social media(Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, etc.) or through the use of search engines (Google, Bing, etc.) The Ohio Attorney General's Office is currently seeking a public minded individual for a Forensic Scientist vacancy in the Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) Section within the Chemistry unit of the Richfield or London Laboratory. This position will report to the lab every day. The Bureau of Criminal Investigation, known as BCI, is the state’s official crime lab serving the criminal justice community and protecting Ohio families. BCI also provides expert criminal investigative services to local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies upon request. With offices throughout the state, BCI stands ready to respond 24/7 to local law enforcement agencies’ needs at no cost to the requesting agency. Staff at BCI work every day to provide the highest level of service. This includes special agents who are on call 24/7 to offer investigative assistance at crime scenes, knowledgeable scientists and forensic specialists using cutting-edge technology to process evidence to bring criminals to justice, and criminal intelligence analysts and identification specialists who help local law enforcement solve cases. Experienced special agents, forensic scientists, and other law enforcement experts' staff BCI's three main divisions\: 1) Identifications 2) Investigations and 3) Laboratory. The successful candidate will examine and identify controlled substances.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a directly related science (e.g., chemistry, biology, forensic science, physics, health science, medical technology, etc.). The bachelor's degree and course content must meet the academic requirements of the laboratory's accrediting body. AND Completion of coursework in ALL of the following\: 1) Organic Chemistry 1 and a lab 2) Organic Chemistry 2 and a lab and 3) Analytical Chemistry and a lab.
OR Bachelor's degree with 4 years of training and experience directly related to chemistry which includes one year of college level chemistry (ten semester hours, including lab hours, or equivalent), as recognized by the laboratory system director.
NOTE\: A TRANSCRIPT MUST BE INCLUDED WHEN APPLYING FOR THIS POSITION
Employees of the Attorney General's Office must have been in their current positions for at least 12 months in order to be eligible for consideration.
Job skills\: Forensics, Active Learning, Attention to Detail, Building Trust, Collaboration, Decision Making

Responsibilities

Identifies unknown chemical compounds
Interprets charts from instrumentation
Performs wet chemistry, extractions, thin layer and column chromatography
Performs various chemical, biological and microscopic examinations
Makes conclusions and formulates opinions based on examinations performed
Prepares accurate reports for use by law enforcement officials and courts
Confers with law enforcement officials regarding examinations performed and conclusions reached
Testifies in court concerning evidence examined and analysis performed
Advises other employees and law enforcement agencies on topics of analysis, court testimony, interpretation of results and reports and related topics
Assists or directs investigators with evidence collection
Prepares reagents and other processing chemicals
Any other related duties and projects as assigned