Forensic Drug Identification Analyst

Indiana State Police (IN); Lowell (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana State Police (IN) is seeking an entry-level professional to support the Laboratory Division's forensic drug analysis. After training, you will conduct forensic analysis of routine drug evidence and testify in court as an expert in forensic drug analysis.

Requirements include a Bachelor's Degree in a natural science, chemistry, or forensic science, plus courses in Physics and Analytical Chemistry/Instrumental Methods, and general/organic chemistry.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a natural science, chemistry, or forensic science.
• Completed a minimum of ONE semester of Physics and Analytical Chemistry/Instrumental Methods; plus one year of general Chemistry and Organic Chemistry.
• Basic knowledge of theory and operation of scientific instrumentation and analytical techniques.

Responsibilities

• Support the Laboratory Division's forensic drug analysis at entry level.
• Conduct forensic analysis of routine drug evidence after training completion.
• Testify in court as an expert witness in forensic drug analysis.

Skills

Communication skills

Oral and written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in natural science, chemistry, or forensic science

Job description

Indiana State Police (IN) is seeking an entry-level professional to support the Laboratory Division's forensic drug analysis. After training, you will conduct forensic analysis of routine drug evidence and testify in court as an expert in forensic drug analysis.

Requirements include a Bachelor's Degree in a natural science, chemistry, or forensic science, plus courses in Physics and Analytical Chemistry/Instrumental Methods, and general/organic chemistry.