Chemist Analyst

Richland-County-Government; South Carolina; On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Richland County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD) Forensic Sciences Laboratory seeks an analyst to conduct physical, microscopic, and chemical analyses on evidence. The role involves preparing written reports and presenting expert testimony in courts as needed.

The incumbent maintains proficiency across service areas and supports other criminal evidence analyses under supervision. The position emphasizes professional handling of evidence, adherence to state and local laws, and contributions to public

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in forensic science or closely related field required.
• Demonstrated experience in analytical laboratory work and evidence handling.
• Ability to provide expert testimony in legal proceedings.

Responsibilities

• Perform general police duties and professional/technical analysis of evidence.
• Prepare written reports and provide expert testimony as required.
• Assist in additional criminal evidence analysis and related law enforcement tasks.

Skills

Evidence analysis

Laboratory procedures

Testimony preparation

Education

Bachelor's degree in forensic science

Tools

Microscopy

Chemical analysis

Job description

ATTENTION: Must be a U.S. CitizenWith 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