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Employment Opportunities
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California Department of Justice
Criminalist
Continuous Filing Civil Service Exam
Cut-Off Date: 8/22/2008
Minimum Qualifications
Equivalent to graduation from college with a major in one of the physical or biological sciences, including the equivalent of eight semester hours of general chemistry and three semester hours of quantitative analysis. Approved majors include chemistry, biochemistry, biology, physics, geology, mineralogy, petrology, chemical engineering, forensic science, pharmacology, microbiology, molecular biology, biological sciences, immunology, entomology and criminalistics. Registered seniors, and graduates who do not possess the 3 semester hours of quantitative analysis, will be admitted to the examination, but all requirements must be fulfilled before appointment. If you meet the minimum qualifications, apply to be included in the next civil service exam.
For more information, please view the official Criminalist examination bulletin at www.ag.ca.gov/careers/exams.php.
Application
Submit your name and address on an Examination Request Form through the DOJ website at: www.ag.ca.gov/careers/exams.php. You may also apply by submitting your name and address by mail to the Department of Justice, Testing and Selection Unit/
Crim, P.O. Box 944255, Sacramento, CA 94244-2550, or in person, to the Department of Justice, Testing and Selection Unit/Crim, 1300 “I” Street, 1st Floor Lobby, Sacramento, CA 95814. If you apply after the 8/22/2008 cut-off date, you will be included in the next examination.
Posted: 08/14/08
St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office
Crime Scene Technician
General Responsibilities
Locates, identifies, and collects evidence at crime scenes. Evaluates, process, documents, sketches, and photographs evidence for use in criminal and civil cases by performing the following duties.
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or general education degree (GED). POST Level 1 certified or the ability to obtain a POST Level 1 certificate, or 60 hours of college education in the field of forensic science or training in the field of forensic evidence collection. Individuals with investigative or criminal enforcement experience preferred.
Visit http://www.stpso.com/jobs.php for direct link.
Posted: 08/13/08
New Hampshire State Police Forensic Laboratory
Assistant Lab Director – Toxicology Group
Salary: $70,073.12 - $96,578.56
Position is open until filled.
Accountabilities
Administers scientific services in the area of chemistry and toxicology with responsibility for managing various levels and scientific specialties of criminalists assigned to the Toxicology Group of the Forensic Laboratory, planning and policy development, and providing technical consultation to law enforcement, medical examiners, and legal counsels. Investigates and evaluates scientific methodologies to improve existing laboratory methods. Serves as an expert witness during court proceedings regarding the analyses of forensic samples and the interpretation of results.
Education
Master’s degree from a recognized college or university with major study in the chemical sciences, medical technology, toxicology, biological sciences, or closely related laboratory science. Doctorate degree preferred.
Experience
Seven years experience in a chemical, clinical or forensic science laboratory, with four years in a supervisory or administrative level position. Certification in chemistry or toxicology by an approved accrediting agency may substitute for one of the required years of experience. Additional years of approved education may substitute on a one for one basis for the experience required for this classification.
Contact Timothy Pifer, Lab Director at tpifer@safety.state.nh.us (603-271-3573) for more information.
Posted: 08/12/08
Forensic Scientist with emphasis on Questioned Document capability
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Direction and coordination of all activities within the Forensic Science Division of a high technology analytical instrument company, including the development, validation, and organization of forensic examinations utilizing hyperspectral and Raman imaging technologies. Should possess experience in forensic analysis of questioned documents, trace evidence, blood splatter, latent fingerprints and other forensic disciplines. Will be required to analyze forensic evidence submitted by law enforcement agencies and provide testimony in legal proceedings when necessary. Must maintain current awareness involving analytical technology procedures and legal decisions involving all forensic evidence and digital technology. Technical support to experienced sales and marketing staff. Some travel required.
Requirements include a Bachelor’s Degree in a natural science with strong analytical science background; M.S. degree in Forensic Science or related field preferred; minimum of five years of work experience in a forensic laboratory desired; Membership in forensic associations, certifications, and specialized training in the area of fingerprint examination or questioned document examination preferred. Must have the ability to understand the principles and technology related to novel forensic applications with emphasis on questioned documents or fingerprints; research and evaluate spectroscopic and imaging methods and techniques; write technical papers for peer reviewed publication; present effectively and compellingly to large and small audiences; coordinate and develop working relationships with law enforcement agencies.
Mail resume to John Belechak, Chief Operating Officer, ChemImage Corporation, 7301 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15208 or e-mail resume to belechak@chemimage.com.
Posted: 08/12/08
Washington State Patrol
Forensic Laboratory Services Bureau Director
The Washington State Patrol is currently recruiting for a Forensic Laboratory Services Bureau Director. In addition to administering resources and managing people and programs, the Director is responsible for the staffing, budget, accreditation, fiscal policy, legislative requests, policy development, training, technical assistance and human resources for the bureau. Serving as the principal advisor to the Chief and Deputy Chief of the Washington State Patrol on all matters relating to forensic services, the Director will also provide advice and consultation to the Governor and the Legislature as necessary. A full version of the job announcement, including desired qualifications and application process, may be found at http://www.wsp.wa.gov/hrd/openings/flsb_director.pdf.
Posted: 08/05/08
Boston Police Department Crime Laboratory
Forensic Technologist – Trace Evidence Section
Starting annual salary: $42,428
Qualifications include graduation from an accredited 4-year college with a major in chemistry, criminalistics, biochemistry, biology or a related field and two years of laboratory experience. A Master’s degree in criminalistics, chemistry, biochemistry or physics may be substituted for only one year of the required experience. Responsibilities include participating in specialized tests and procedures in the trace evidence section, assisting in the preparation of samples for analysis and performing instrumental analysis of trace evidence, maintaining lab equipment (including the FTIR, Microscopes, SEM/EDX, p-GC/MS, Microspec., and GRIM), performing quality procedures and maintaining quality control records to ensure testing accuracy and reliability, maintaining literature libraries as well as fiber, glass, hair, paint and tape reference libraries, and assisting in the processing of crime scenes and vehicles.
Application
Please fax or send a cover letter and current resume for consideration. Contact: Donald Hayes, Director, Crime Laboratory Unit, Boston Police Department Crime Laboratory, 1 Schroeder Plaza, Boston, MA 02120; Fax (617) 343-4818.
Posted: 08/05/08
BCA Lab, Public Safety Dept., St. Paul, MN
Forensic Scientist 2 – Trace Evidence
Posting number: 08PSAF000128
Salary range:
$ 49,569-$ 73,539 annually
General Responsibilities
This position is responsible for the receipt, evaluation, and processing of trace evidence submitted from local, state and federal law enforcement agencies. The successful applicant will have experience using a Polarizing Light Microscope, Stereomicroscope, Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) and Gas Chromatogram (GC). This position will require meticulous attention to detail, strict adherence to standard operating procedures, and the ability to troubleshoot problems. The major position responsibilities include: evidence control, evidence evaluation, sample extraction, sample comparison, and data analysis. Performance checks and routine maintenance on scientific instrumentation must also be performed.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelors degree in a physical science (such as Chemistry, Biology, or Physics), and at least two years of experience analyzing trace evidence in a Forensic Science Laboratory. The applicant must have testified in a court of law as an expert witness in trace evidence analysis. Preferred Qualifications: Trained in all areas of trace evidence including paint, fibers, glass, hair, tape, physical matches, building materials, wood, soil, headlamps, impression evidence, fire debris, and chemical testing. Experience with a variety of chemistry techniques/instruments. Experience with a variety of standard computer software; word processing, spreadsheets, etc. Certified by the American Board of Criminalistics.
Closing date: 08/22/08
Application
The selection process is a resume-based, skill-matching process. Your resume will be entered into a database. The software program matches your skills with the skills needed to perform the duties of the position. If your skills match the required skills for this position, the department may contact you. If you have already submitted a resume to this database within the last 12 months that clearly identifies your knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience, you do not need to submit another. You are strongly encouraged to submit your resume through the online Resume Builder at
Posted: 08/01/08
Washoe County ~ Reno, Nevada
Senior Criminalist ~ DNA Technical Leader
Annual Salary: $66, 560 - $86,486
Washoe County a growing area located along the eastern slopes of the Sierra Nevada Mountains in western Nevada has a current vacancy for a Senior Criminalist. This position provides technical guidance and training to other professional laboratory personnel and has functional responsibility for managing a specific program for the Criminalistics Laboratory.
Experience and Training Requirements: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master’s Degree in Chemistry, Molecular Biology, Criminalistics, Physics, Pharmacology or a closely related science field and three years of full-time experience applying scientific laboratory techniques and proficiency in the area of specialization including experience explaining and presenting laboratory tests in a court of law as an expert witness; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Closing date: 08/15/08
For more information and to apply online please visit our website http://careers.washoecounty.us/. Applicants are required to complete and submit a Training and Experience Evaluation along with an online application.
Posted: 07/18/08
The Office of Chief Medical Examiner, NYC
Forensic Biology Laboratory – City Research Scientist, Level One
Office Title: Molecular Genetics Researcher
Salary Range: $58,859 to $73,871
JVN# 816-08-091
The Molecular Genetics Lab in the Department of Forensic Biology in the New York City Office of Chief Medical Examiner is working on establishing and validating an efficient serology testing method using a proteomic/mass spectroscopy approach. Duties will include: project management, scientific development and validation of a proteomic/mass spectroscopy based serology test in compliance with IRB guidelines, regarding human subject research and data confidentiality; write procedure manuals and train lab members and/or interns on the proteomic instruments and testing methods; prepare manuscripts for submission to peer reviewed journals and represent DNA Lab at scientific meetings; ensure compliance to laboratory safety standards and the Molecular Genetics Lab quality assurance standards; special projects and other duties as assigned.
QC REQUIREMENTS
A Doctorate degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science and one year of full-time experience in a responsible supervisory, administrative or research capacity in the appropriate field of specialization; or A Master’s degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science and three years of responsible full-time experience in the appropriate field of specialization, including one year of full-time experience in a responsible supervisory, administrative or research capacity in the appropriate field of specialization; or Education and/or experience which is equivalent to “1” or “2” above. However, all candidates must have a master’s degree in an appropriate field of specialization and one year of full-time experience in a responsible supervisory, administrative, or research capacity as described in “2” above.
NYC Residency required. Direct Link: www.nyc.gov/health
Posted: 07/11/08
LGC Forensics, England
LGC Forensics is a dynamic organisation, committed to providing the justice system with the finest science, employing 500 dedicated staff and providing the full range of forensic science services from excellent laboratories throughout England. Whether it’s working on murders from London, Liverpool or Manchester, a house breaking in a thatched cottage in the Cotswolds or a cold case review of an historic case, LGC Forensics has an impressive reputation with UK Police Forces. We offer the opportunity to complete science at a high level, development opportunities, competitive salaries and a flexible benefit package including a minimum of 25 days leave with the opportunity to purchase 5 more, plus 8 days public holiday giving you time to explore Europe. We would love you to come and stay for ever but we can negotiate fixed term contracts of 2 to 5 years.
Forensic Biologists
We currently employ scientists from around the world, each of them adding new scientific skills and knowledge to the organisation. We currently have vacancies for experienced forensic biologists with at least four years experience.
Forensic Chemists - Marks and Trace – Particulates – Fibres
We currently employ scientists from around the world, each of them adding new scientific skills and knowledge to the organisation. We currently have vacancies for experienced forensic chemists with at least four years experience of working in one of the following areas: Fibres/Hairs, Marks and Trace, Particulates, Glass, Fires, Accelerants, Fires and Trace Evidence.
To find out more send your CV to john.cameron@lgcforensics.com or telephone John at any time on +44 (0) 7594 568319 to find out more.
Posted: 06/25/08
Promega Corporation, Madison, WI
Production Scientist – Amplification/Genetic Identity
As a Production Scientist on our Amplification team you will be charged with creating large-scale versions of our Genetic Identity and Forensic related products for distribution to our customers. Individuals in this position are responsible for leading custom orders through the production process, implementing new product offerings and manufacturing improvements, as well as creating a wide variety of components to meet production specifications.
Preferred qualifications: Minimum Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline with 4 plus years of industrial experience in PCR, RT-PCR, and qPCR techniques; Well defined lab techniques including timing, speed and accuracy; Attention to detail, written/verbal communication skills, organizational skills and ability to work independently and on multidisciplinary teams; Familiarity with molecular biology assay methods, contaminant testing, and product applications testing; Prior experience writing and maintaining standard operating procedures; Drive to be successful and thrive in our organization.
Successful candidates will have a solid understanding of the manufacturing process as well as working knowledge of a highly regulated environment such as IS013485 and cGMP.
Please visit www.promega.com/careers to apply for this position (Job# 875) view a complete job description and learn more about our company.
Posted: 06/24/08
City of New York Police Department
Request for Proposals for PIN# 056070000551 – Forensic Consulting Services – Technical Leader for Criminalistics Section of NYPD Lab
The Criminalistics Section of the New York City Police Department’s Police Laboratory is responsible for examining all the forensic evidence, especially hairs, fibers, and materials that come to the lab as a result of arrests, shootings, or other incidents. The New York City Police Department (“NYPD”) is conducting a solicitation for Proposals in order to obtain an appropriately qualified vendor to serve as Technical Leader for the Criminalistics Section of the Police Lab, provide Forensic Training in the areas of hairs, fibers, and materials, to establish and run a Forensic Training Program, and to testify in Court in both Criminal and in Civil cases. The selected proposer is also expected to be able to conduct tests within all of the areas of expertise set forth in Section III (the Scope of Work) of the Request for Proposals. The NYPD will consider an individual or another entity (i.e., a corporation, an individual who has incorporated, a partnership, etc.) for the award of this contract.
You may obtain a copy of the Request for Proposals (“RFP”) on or after June 13, 2008, free of charge, by going on line to the New York City Record at www.nyc.gov/cityrecord, then clicking the “City Record On-Line (CROL)” link, then clicking on “Solicitations and Awards”, and then logging in or enrolling. Make sure to download the main solicitation document (the RFP), the separate Price Proposal document- Attachment B, and the separate Doing Business Data Form – Attachment E. If you can not get the solicitation documents on line, then you can pick up a copy of the solicitation at the NYPD - Contract Administration Unit, 51 Chambers Street, Room 310, New York, N.Y. 10007 on weekdays between the hours of 9:30AM and 4:30PM, or call Jordan Glickstein, Deputy Agency Chief Contracting Officer, of the Contract Administration Unit at (646) 610-5222 – individual line or (646) 610-5753 – main office number. Jordan Glickstein can also be reached by e-mail at Jordan.glickstein@nypd.org. Proposals in response to this solicitation are due on Thursday, August 7, 2008 at 2:00 PM.
A recommended Pre-Proposal Conference is scheduled on Thursday, July 10, 2008 at 11:30AM at NYPD, Police Laboratory, located at 150-14 Jamaica Avenue, 2nd floor Conference Room, Queens, New York 11432. For directions to the Pre-Proposal Conference call Nabil Hanna of the Police Lab at 718-558-8757.
Posted: 06/10/08
Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office, Forensic Laboratory, Jersey City, NJ
Drug Chemist
General Responsibilities
The successful candidate will ultimately carry out examinations of suspected controlled dangerous substances submitted by various local, county, state and federal law enforcement agencies in connection with criminal investigations and prosecutions using chemical and instrumental analyses. Responsibilities include carrying out wet chemical analyses; utilization of GC/MS and FTIR instruments; interpreting chromatographic data; perform peer review of case files; maintain essential laboratory equipment, instruments, records and files; prepare certified laboratory reports; testify in federal, state and municipal courts; perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
A minimum of a B.S. degree in forensic science, chemistry or a physical science with at least twenty-four (24) semester hours in chemistry. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of one-year experience analyzing controlled substances.
Application
Please contact: DLT. Roger Forsthoff, Director, H.C.P.O. Forensic Laboratory; rforsthoff@hcpo.org; 201-915-1309/10.
Posted: 06/05/08
Suffolk County Medical Examiners Office, Long Island, New York
Medical Photographer
Salary Range: $45,571-$71,906.00
Requirements
Graduation from a standard senior high school and six (6) years of broad experience as a photographer,NOTE: Additional education in photography beyond high schoolmay be substituted for experience on a year-for-year basis. Possession of a valid New York State driver's license at the time of appointment; appointees must maintain a valid license throughout their employ¬ment in this title. Suffolk County residency.
Responsibilities
Good knowledge of the techniques required and skill in the use of digital photography specific to forensics and medicine. Knowledge of human anatomy and biology; ability to photograph death scenes, victims, evidence, autopsy procedures and gross specimens. Knowledge of specialized graphic software's such as Adobe Photoshop CS, PowerPoint and others. Experience in court exhibits and preparation, ability to work under the often unpleasant conditions encountered in photographing corpses and decomposed bodies; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
Application
Please submit resume and/or contact: Barry Passin, Suffolk County Medical Examiners Office, PO Box 6100, Hauppauge, NY 11788; (631) 853-5555; barry.passin@suffolkcountyny.gov.
Posted: 06/03/08
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