Msp Forensic Scientist III

State of Maryland•Baltimore County, MD

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a Forensic Scientist III classification responsible for the operational administration of a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS). This position ensures that the functionality of the Division's LIMS software is configured and implemented successfully as well as properly maintained and upgraded over time in a manner that will result in long-term success. This position is responsible for user management, maintenance of the user standard operating procedures and for generating reports from LIMS. This position ensures that casework throughout the Division is managed in the most appropriate, efficient and effective means possible, minimizing backlogs and turnaround times.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology, biochemistry, genetics, medical technology, pharmaceutical science, or related physical, natural or forensic science from an accredited college or university.
Three years of experience in comparative analysis or scientific evaluation of evidence including experience in providing testimony as an expert witness in moot or criminal court.
Candidates may substitute additional experience performing comparative analysis or scientific evaluation of evidence to include experience in providing expert testimony, on a year-for-year basis for the required education and up to two years of the required experience.
Candidates may substitute additional experience at another accredited crime laboratory performing equivalent work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.
Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master’s degree in the above physical, natural or forensic sciences from an accredited college or university for one year of the required experience.
Candidates may substitute the possession of a Doctorate degree in the above physical, natural or forensic sciences from an accredited college or university may be substituted for two years of the required experience.
Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.
Candidates appointed to this classification must possess the certification or license required by the governing body of the forensic discipline associated with the job duties for the specific position.
Employees in this classification are subject to call-in 24 hours a day and, therefore, are required to provide the agency with a telephone number where they can be reached.
Employees in this classification are subject to random substance abuse testing in accordance with Code of Maryland Regulation 17.04.09, Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs.
In accordance with Public Safety Article, Section 2-204 (b) (6) of the Annotated Code of Maryland, candidates for positions in this classification will be subject to an initial drug screening, a physical examination, submission of a DNA sample, and a complete criminal background investigation, to include a polygraph examination before permanent appointment can be made.

Nice To Haves

Experience writing SQL queries to extract, manipulate and validate data from relational databases.
Experience designing, developing and maintaining SAP Crystal reports, including gathering user requirements and translating business needs into technical report specifications.
Experience using Tableau to connect data sources, develop dashboards and visualizations and present data in a meaningful manner for end users.
Experience serving as a systems administrator for a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), configuring users, roles, permissions, workflows or system settings.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the administration of LIMS
Provides user administration support for the Forensic Sciences Division (FSD) and its customers
Monitors the Division's Case Management
Performs business analysis functions for the FSD
Acts as business liaison between the FSD and ITD for LIMS-related topics
responsible for compiling and reporting data captured within LIMS
Professional development