CBI Forensic Scientist III (Biological Sciences) - Statewide

DGS Office of External Affairs; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Colorado Bureau of Investigation's Forensic Services seeks a Forensic Scientist III (Biological Sciences) to apply advanced analytical expertise to criminal cases. You will preserve and interpret physical evidence, conduct hands-on casework, and support QA/ISO compliance across a regional laboratory network in Denver, Pueblo, Grand Junction, or Greeley.

You will contribute to expert testimony, mentor junior staff, and uphold rigorous safety and quality standards in fast-paced investigations.

Qualifications

• Technical expertise in biological sciences forensic disciplines
• Ability to perform complex evidence analysis and chain of custody management
• Proficiency with LIMS and laboratory instrumentation
• Strong report writing, courtroom testimony, and expert communication skills
• Capability to train, mentor, and advise Forensic Scientist I/II level personnel

Responsibilities

• Preserves, analyzes, and interprets physical evidence from criminal cases
• Hands-on casework in one of four laboratories (Denver, Pueblo, Grand Junction, or Greeley)
• Maintains quality assurance and ISO/IEC 17025 compliance
• Provides expert testimony in court
• Mentors junior forensic scientists

Skills

Biological forensics

Evidence analysis

Chain of custody

Laboratory safety

LIMS proficiency

Scientific instrumentation

Report writing

Courtroom testimony

Communication skills

Mentoring

Tools

Laboratory instrumentation

Job description

The Forensic Scientist III (Biological Sciences) is a technical expert within the Colorado Bureau of Investigation's Forensic Services who preserves, analyzes, and interprets physical evidence from criminal cases for federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies. The position operates out of one of four laboratories (Denver, Pueblo, Grand Junction, or Greeley) and involves hands‑on casework, quality assurance, expert testimony, and mentoring of junior forensic scientists while maintaining ISO/IEC 17025 compliance.

Key qualifications:

• Technical expertise in biological sciences forensic disciplines and sub-disciplines
• Ability to perform complex evidence analysis, chain of custody management, and laboratory safety protocols
• Proficiency with Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) and scientific instrumentation
• Strong report writing, courtroom testimony, and expert communication skills
• Capability to train, mentor, and advise Forensic Scientist I/II level personnel