Forensic Lab Specialist: Evidence Testing & Testimony

Environment, Conservation and Parks | Environnement, Protection de la nature et Parcs; Toronto; On-site; CAD 61,989,000 - 73,322,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Health benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Career development

Job summary

Environment, Conservation and Parks | Environnement, Protection de la nature et Parcs in Toronto is seeking a Forensic Technical Specialist to join the Centre of Forensic Sciences, Public Safety Division. You will conduct forensic testing on diverse case-related items, utilise advanced analytical instrumentation, and generate test results with quality assurance to confirm findings.

You will maintain and calibrate laboratory equipment, participate in method development and validation, and provide

Qualifications

• Completed post-secondary education in physical, life or forensic sciences or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Conduct forensic testing and examinations on case-related items and samples.
• Use a range of analytical equipment and techniques specific to each forensic discipline.
• Document and process incoming and outgoing case-related materials and information.
• Generate and analyze test results and apply quality assurance processes to confirm findings.
• Set up, operate, maintain and validate assigned instrumentation and equipment.
• Troubleshoot and perform repairs on equipment.
• Participate in forensic research and method development as directed.

Skills

Lab techniques

Quality assurance

Evidence handling

Instrument calibration

Testimony in court

Education

Bachelor's degree or diploma in physical, life or forensic sciences

Tools

Analytical instrumentation

Job description

Environment, Conservation and Parks | Environnement, Protection de la nature et Parcs in Toronto is seeking a Forensic Technical Specialist to join the Centre of Forensic Sciences, Public Safety Division. You will conduct forensic testing on diverse case-related items, utilise advanced analytical instrumentation, and generate test results with quality assurance to confirm findings.

You will maintain and calibrate laboratory equipment, participate in method development and validation, and provide