Chemist Analyst

Richland County Government; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Richland County Sheriff's Department (RCSD) Forensic Sciences Laboratory seeks a qualified analyst to perform physical, microscopic, and chemical analyses on evidence and to provide written interpretations for court proceedings. The role requires maintaining proficiency across service areas and offering expert testimony in federal, state, and local courts.

The position supports criminal investigations, assists with related evidence analysis, and performs related law enforcement tasks as

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical, microscopic, and chemical analyses on evidence submitted to the RCSD Forensic Sciences Laboratory.
• Prepare written reports based on the examiner's interpretation of results.
• Maintain proficiency in all service areas deemed competent and provide expert testimony in federal, state, and local courts.
• Assist with other criminal evidence analysis and law enforcement work as required.

Job description

ATTENTION: Must be a U.S. Citizen

With limited supervision, conducts physical, microscopic, and chemical analyses on evidence submitted to the Richland County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD) Forensic Sciences Laboratory and provides written reports based on the examiner’s interpretation of results. Employee maintains proficiency in all service areas that they are deemed competent and provides expert testimony in federal, state, and local courts.

The purpose of this class is to perform general police duties to ensure the strict enforcement of state and local laws and County ordinances relating to public safety and welfare, and to perform related law enforcement work as required. This class is responsible for professional and technical work in the analysis of evidence submitted to the Richland County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD) Forensic Sciences Laboratory in criminal cases; to assist with other criminal evidence analysis and law enforcement work, and to perform related work as required. The class works within a general outline of work to be performed and develops work methods and sequences under general supervision.

Compensation Range: $59,532.64 - $95,171.86