Forensic Scientist II: Advanced Evidence Analysis

City of Baltimore; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 79,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

FSA plans

Wellness programs

Job summary

The City of Baltimore seeks a Forensic Scientist II to perform complex analyses of criminal evidence in a state-of-the-art lab. The role involves duties across multiple forensic disciplines, including firearms, toxicology, serology, DNA, and latent print examination.

You will work under supervision, with rotating shifts and 24/7 on-call readiness. Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least two years of relevant experience; master’s degree with one year may

Qualifications

• Education as specified: bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology, forensic science, criminal justice or related science.
• Two years of experience in comparative analysis or scientific evaluation of evidence; firearms or latent fingerprints experience.
• Equivalent combinations permitted: master’s degree with one year of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct complex laboratory tests and analyses in criminal evidence across forensic disciplines.
• Operate laboratory instruments, interpret results, and prepare detailed reports.
• Testify in court when required and present exhibits effectively.

Skills

Forensic science knowledge

Court testimony

Analytical reasoning

Report writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, forensic science, criminal justice or related science

Master’s degree in chemistry, biology, forensic science, criminal justice or related science (preferred)

Tools

LIMS

Spectrometry/Chromatography

Job description

The City of Baltimore seeks a Forensic Scientist II to perform complex analyses of criminal evidence in a state-of-the-art lab. The role involves duties across multiple forensic disciplines, including firearms, toxicology, serology, DNA, and latent print examination.

You will work under supervision, with rotating shifts and 24/7 on-call readiness. Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least two years of relevant experience; master’s degree with one year may