Forensic Chemist II - Drug Analysis & Court Reports

The City of Fort Worth; Police; On-site; PLN 150,000 - 236,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11 Paid Holidays

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid Time Off

Pension Plan

Professional Development Opportunities

Job summary

The City of Fort Worth Police Department Chemistry Unit seeks a Forensic Scientist II–IV Chemist to perform qualitative analyses of controlled substances, pharmaceutical preparations, and plant materials using GC, MS and IR techniques. The role includes toxicological blood alcohol analyses, scientific reporting, and expert testimony in court.

Candidates should have a degree in a relevant science and state licensure with progressive experience in forensic casework.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in chemical, physical, biological science, chemical engineering, or forensic science from an accredited university.
• State Licensure from TXFSC required within six months after hire date.
• Three (3) years of relevant independent discipline-specific casework experience as a Forensic Scientist I.
• Five (5) years of more complex independent forensic casework experience as a Forensic Scientist
• Seven (7) years of highly complex independent discipline – specific casework experience as a Forensic Scientist

Responsibilities

• Collects, preserves and maintains integrity of evidence in the laboratory; examines evidence; accurate documents description and condition of items; maintains chain of custody for evidence
• Performs a series of complex analytical examinations utilizing chemistry
• Performs chemical and physical analyses and/or microscopic examinations in the identification and comparison of evidence
• Maintains, reviews and implements extensive quality assurance measures and ensures quality of laboratory data
• Prepare detailed reports on laboratory test results and examinations performed; forms conclusions based on test results
• Consults with detectives, outside agencies and prosecutors to provide scientific information relevant to the investigation and analysis of evidence
• Testifies in court as an expert witness; explains laboratory procedures; presents and defends laboratory findings; refutes or corroborates other expert testimony
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Performs all essential duties and responsibilities and unit-specific requirements of a Forensic Scientist II

Skills

Forensic analysis

Court testimony

Education

Bachelor’s or advanced degree in chemical, physical, biological science, chemical engineering, or forensic science

TXFSC licensure within six months

Tools

GC-MS

FT-IR

LC-MS

Headspace GC/MS

Job description

The City of Fort Worth Police Department Chemistry Unit seeks a Forensic Scientist II–IV Chemist to perform qualitative analyses of controlled substances, pharmaceutical preparations, and plant materials using GC, MS and IR techniques. The role includes toxicological blood alcohol analyses, scientific reporting, and expert testimony in court.

Candidates should have a degree in a relevant science and state licensure with progressive experience in forensic casework.