Blood Alcohol Forensic Scientist II

Arizona State Government; Lake Havasu City (AZ); On-site; USD 68,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Arizona Department of Public Safety is seeking a Forensic Scientist II (Blood Alcohol) to join the Western Regional Crime Laboratory in Lake Havasu City. The role involves applying chemical, microscopic, chromatographic, and comparative techniques to analyze evidence, prepare reports, and provide expert testimony.

Qualified candidates have four years of forensic science experience and a relevant bachelor’s degree with chemistry coursework, plus demonstrated competency in at least one forensic

Qualifications

• Four (4) years of experience as a forensic scientist in a recognized crime laboratory.
• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with biology/chemistry major and chemistry coursework as specified; competency in at least one forensic discipline.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes chemical, microscopic, chromatographic, and comparative techniques to examine and evaluate physical evidence.
• Prepares technical reports and provides expert court testimony.
• Provides guidance to and trains other forensic scientists; suggests methodological revisions and equipment purchases.
• Serves as an experienced casework analyst on complex matters within the Blood Alcohol discipline.

Skills

Forensic science experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in biology or chemistry

Job description

Arizona Department of Public Safety is seeking a Forensic Scientist II (Blood Alcohol) to join the Western Regional Crime Laboratory in Lake Havasu City. The role involves applying chemical, microscopic, chromatographic, and comparative techniques to analyze evidence, prepare reports, and provide expert testimony.

Qualified candidates have four years of forensic science experience and a relevant bachelor’s degree with chemistry coursework, plus demonstrated competency in at least one forensic