Forensic Scientist: Grow to Senior Expert & Lab Leader

Texas A&M International; Garland (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Department of Public Safety seeks Forensic Scientists I–VI to perform analyses on physical evidence from crime scenes, with training from entry-level to senior-level. Candidates must provide official transcripts and meet visual acuity requirements prior to start.

Positions involve preparing technical reports, testifying as an expert witness, and maintaining the chain of custody with close supervision and progression to greater responsibility.

Qualifications

• Official transcripts indicating conferred degree required.
• Current DPS Forensic Scientist IV-VI in the same discipline qualified for the IV-VI pay group.
• Physician documentation of visual acuity required before employment (acuity testing within 6 months).
• Ability to communicate effectively with agencies and provide expert testimony when required.

Responsibilities

• Implements entry- to senior-level forensic work across laboratory tests, analyses, classifications and identifications.
• Trains on testimony as an expert witness in court and prepares written opinions.
• Maintains chain of custody and laboratory documentation; operates LIMS for evidentiary records.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in chemical, physical, biological science

Job description

Texas Department of Public Safety seeks Forensic Scientists I–VI to perform analyses on physical evidence from crime scenes, with training from entry-level to senior-level. Candidates must provide official transcripts and meet visual acuity requirements prior to start.

Positions involve preparing technical reports, testifying as an expert witness, and maintaining the chain of custody with close supervision and progression to greater responsibility.