Forensic DNA Scientist III (Biology)

State of Colorado; Colorado; Hybrid; USD 7,900 - 11,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental

HDHP with HSA

FMLA & FAMLI

Paid medical leave

Hybrid work arrangements

PERA retirement

401K and 457 plans

Holidays & leave

EAP program

Tuition reimbursement

CSU Global tuition discount

Credit Union of Colorado

Job summary

The Colorado Bureau of Investigation Forensic Services is seeking a Forensic Scientist III to act as the technical expert in a forensic discipline and to manage evidence handling, testing, and reporting for criminal cases across Colorado.

Responsibilities include preserving evidence integrity, performing analyses under ISO/IEC 17025 guidelines, and providing expert courtroom testimony when needed. Candidates must have a science background and DNA experience.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in biology, chemistry, or another natural science field.
• Minimum of two years of professional full-time forensic DNA analysis casework experience in a crime laboratory.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the chain of custody and security of evidence.
• Perform technical analyses and interpret results.
• Prepare accurate reports and provide expert testimony when required.
• Train and mentor junior personnel.
• Liaise with law enforcement partners and agencies.

Skills

DNA analysis

Laboratory techniques

Courtroom testimony

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in biology/chemistry or related

Tools

LIMS

Job description

The Colorado Bureau of Investigation Forensic Services is seeking a Forensic Scientist III to act as the technical expert in a forensic discipline and to manage evidence handling, testing, and reporting for criminal cases across Colorado.

Responsibilities include preserving evidence integrity, performing analyses under ISO/IEC 17025 guidelines, and providing expert courtroom testimony when needed. Candidates must have a science background and DNA experience.