Forensic Scientist II

About the role

• Agency
• Dept of Justice
• Division
• State Crime Lab Investigation
• Job Classification Title
• Forensic Scientist II (S)
• Position Number
• 60010733
• Grade
• NC16

Description of Work

Recruitment Range: $57,983 - $67,367

Important Note

This posting closes at 11:59:59 PM the night BEFORE the End Date listed.

This posting is for two Forensic Scientist II positions.

60010785

60010733

The State Crime Laboratory of the Department of Justice maintains a full-service forensic science laboratory to assist all law enforcement agencies in North Carolina in the investigation of criminal matters. The Laboratory's mission is to provide state-of-the-art forensic services in the areas of drug analysis, blood alcohol/drug content, firearms, latent prints, footwear and tire tracks, forensic biology, computer forensics, and trace evidence. The services are provided by a central laboratory in Raleigh, N.C. and regional laboratories located in Edneyville, N.C. and Greensboro, N.C.

The primary purpose of this Forensic Scientist II is to

• Perform casework on drug evidence seized by law enforcement in criminal drug investigations using a variety of chemical techniques, methods and instrumentation.
• Issue laboratory reports based on the findings of the analysis.
• Perform one or more collateral duties based on the needs of the Drug Chemistry section in addition to casework and reviews.
• Conduct technical reviews of other's casework in accordance with laboratory standards and procedures.
• Testify as an expert witness in state and federal courts as to his/her analysis of the evidence.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with members of the criminal justice system.

Overtime may be required due to the business needs of the laboratory.

The selected candidate will undergo and must successfully complete a comprehensive background investigation which may take several months to complete. The background investigation includes:

• polygraph
• credit and arrest checks
• interviews with associates to include personal and business references, past employers, and neighbors
• verification of education achievement
• fingerprinting
• urinalysis drug screening

Out of state applicants: After the initial interview, this may require the applicant to return to the State of North Carolina multiple times at his or her own expense to undergo the background investigation process.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

• Bachelor of Science in Chemistry with four years of experience performing seized drug analysis; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Working knowledge of the Forensic Advantage LIMS system.

Minimum Education and Experience

• Some state job postings say you can qualify by an "equivalent combination of education and experience."
• If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both.
• See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Bachelor's degree with a major in chemistry, toxicology, pharmaceutical science with chemistry concentration (organic, inorganic, analytical or physical), forensic science (with concentration in chemistry or toxicology), biochemistry, pharmacology or closely related curriculum from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of experience performing bench level analysis in drug chemistry / toxicology; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Must obtain individual certification consistent with international and ISO standards within eighteen months of the date the analyst becomes eligible to seek certification according to the standards of the certifying entity.

Supplemental Information

Resumes and cover letters: To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the online application form. This information is used to determine if you meet the requirements of the position, and if you are selected, it is used to determine a salary offer.

• Using the terms "See Resume" or "See Attachment" will not be accepted, and your application will be rejected as incomplete. Cover letters are highly encouraged but not required.
• Credit for foreign degrees will only be given if verification of degree certification is attached to your application. Transcripts for foreign degrees have to be evaluated by an organization like World Education Services to determine US equivalency.
• CONTACT INFORMATION: NC Department of Justice
• Human Resources