Forensic Scientist I - Criminalistics & Lab Analysis

City of San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of San Diego seeks a Criminalist I to perform chemical, biological and physical analyses on narcotics, firearms and other substances involved in police investigations. You will prepare evidence for court and testify as an expert witness, contributing to high-stakes cases with meticulous laboratory work.

Successful candidates will meet education requirements and the ability to work on diverse analyses, with duties that include handling sensitive materials and complying with legal

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Criminalistics, Forensic Science, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology, Digital Forensics or Computer Forensics.
• Alternative: Computer Science or related field plus 1 year Criminalistics experience in specified areas.
• General chemistry coursework completion as required.

Responsibilities

• Perform chemical, biological and physical analyses on narcotics, firearms and other substances.
• Prepare evidence for court presentation and testify as an expert witness.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the unit.

Skills

Criminalistics

Forensic Science

Digital Forensics

Narcotics Analysis

Firearms Identification

Education

Bachelor's in Criminalistics, Forensic Science, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology, Digital Forensics, or Computer Forensics

Bachelor's in Computer Science or related science + 1 year Criminalistics experience in listed areas

Job description

The City of San Diego seeks a Criminalist I to perform chemical, biological and physical analyses on narcotics, firearms and other substances involved in police investigations. You will prepare evidence for court and testify as an expert witness, contributing to high-stakes cases with meticulous laboratory work.

Successful candidates will meet education requirements and the ability to work on diverse analyses, with duties that include handling sensitive materials and complying with legal