Senior Forensic Scientist

About this role

<strong>Lead, oversee and assign forensic caseloads and other related work to assigned staff responsible for examining, identifying, analyzing, evaluating and preserving evidence in the investigations of crimes. Perform a variety of other technical tasks, relative to the assigned area(s) of responsibility; maintain communications within the Scientific Evidence Division (SED) on any issues; and participate in the more complex and difficult work required within the assigned area(s) of responsibility.<br><br><a href="https://secure.neogov.com/images/AgencyImages/jobposting/2773/jobpostings/image/Chart%20of%20Standards%20Senior%20Forensic%20Scientist%203_13_19.JPG" target="blank">Refer to the Crime Laboratory chart of standards for specific criteria for Senior Forensic Scientist.</a></strong><br><br><em>Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.</em>

Requirements

<strong>When assigned to DNA and Chemistry:</strong><br><br>Master's degree from an accredited college or university in forensic science, chemistry, biology, a physical science or related field, plus three (3) years of discipline specific forensic experience, and three (3) years direct supervisory experience;&nbsp;<u><strong>or</strong></u><br><br>Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in forensic science, chemistry, biology, a physical science or related field, plus&nbsp;four (4) years of discipline specific forensic experience and applicable forensic certification (from the SED Director's Approved List), and (3) years direct supervisory experience;&nbsp;<strong><u>or</u></strong><br><br>Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in forensic science, ch