Forensic Scientist II - Drug ID Job at Crime Scene Resources, Inc, Columbus, OH

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  • Crime Scene Resources, Inc
  • Columbus, OH

Job Description

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Duties

Duties will include, but are not limited to:
  • Examines and processes submitted evidence for the presence of controlled substances, structural analogs, and other select substances of interest using a combination of techniques including GC/MS, FTIR/ATR, GC/IR, DART TOF MS, and weight determination.
  • Analyzes and interprets generated data using various software programs.
  • Prepares and reviews technical reports based on results and conclusions.
  • Communicates with law enforcement, court representatives, and other stakeholders through email, telephone, testimony, training opportunities, presentations, and laboratory tours
  • Serves as project leader/trainer/committee member within the laboratory and/or forensic community.
  • Performs instrument quality checks, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs.
  • Completes continuing education to expand their knowledge of emerging drug trends, analytical procedures, and advancements in the forensic science field.
All duties shall be performed in accordance with the Crime Laboratory's Quality Assurance Manual, Drug Identification Technical and Training Manuals, and Safety Manual.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:
  • Possession of a bachelor's degree or higher with at least twenty-one (21) semesters or thirty-two (32) quarter hours in forensic science, chemistry, biology, computer science, computer forensics, or a closely related field
  • Three (3) years of recent forensic laboratory experience with authorization to perform Qualitative Determination and Weight Measurement in the Seized Drugs discipline. A master’s degree in forensic science, chemistry, biology, or a closely related field may be substituted for one year of the required experience. A doctorate in any of those fields may be substituted for two years of the required experience.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Thorough knowledge of the assigned forensic specialization(s) and related foundational sciences; considerable knowledge of crime laboratory equipment, instrumentation, hardware, software applications, operating systems, and procedures; considerable knowledge of laboratory safety; general knowledge of applicable accreditation standards in forensics; ability to perform, analyze, and interpret results of laboratory tests with minimal supervision; ability to think analytically and apply critical thinking in the analysis and interpretation of evidence and results; ability to write clear, concise reports and maintain accurate records; proficiency in public speaking; ability to identify and utilize personal protective equipment; ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with others; ability to instruct and lead the work of others; ability to maintain confidentiality.

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