DNA Forensic Scientist II — Casework & Court Testimony

State of Arizona; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 72,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accrued vacation and sick days

Top retirement plans

Health and dental insurance

Job summary

The Arizona Department of Public Safety seeks a Forensic Scientist II specializing in DNA to join our team in Phoenix. You will apply chemical, microscopic, chromatographic and comparative methods to examine and evaluate physical evidence, and report findings in formal documentation.

You will provide expert testimony in court, advise on methodologies, and train other scientists. A bachelor degree in biology or chemistry with forensic coursework and at least four years of experience is required.

Qualifications

• Four or more years of experience as a forensic scientist in a recognized crime laboratory.
• Bachelor’s Degree with chemistry coursework or molecular biology/biochemistry focus and competency in at least one forensic discipline.
• Examination process and polygraph/background checks required.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes chemical, microscopic, chromatographic and comparative techniques to examine and evaluate physical evidence.
• Prepares technical reports and provides expert testimony in court and guidance to other scientists.
• Recommends methodological revisions and equipment purchases; handles complex casework within the DNA discipline.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in biology, chemistry, or closely related physical or natural sciences with chemistry coursework

Job description

The Arizona Department of Public Safety seeks a Forensic Scientist II specializing in DNA to join our team in Phoenix. You will apply chemical, microscopic, chromatographic and comparative methods to examine and evaluate physical evidence, and report findings in formal documentation.

You will provide expert testimony in court, advise on methodologies, and train other scientists. A bachelor degree in biology or chemistry with forensic coursework and at least four years of experience is required.