Forensic Scientist II Chemistry Drug

ASCLD

Chicago (IL)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Job summary

Illinois State Police in Chicago, IL is seeking a Forensic Scientist II specializing in Chemistry and Drug analysis to join the state crime lab. The incumbent will analyze evidence, prepare detailed reports, validate methods, and may testify in court as required.

This full-time role supports criminal investigations across the state and involves strict quality controls and documentation. The posting references the attached job description file and will expire on November 2, 2026.

Job description

Below is a listing of current employment opportunities submitted by public institutions associated with forensic science and/or private vendors who support the ASCLD website through a sponsorship in the vendor gallery.

Posting Jobs – ASCLD posts job announcements free of charge , submitted by public crime laboratories and other public institutions involved with forensic science, as a benefit to the forensic community. Private companies registered in our vendor gallery may post ads as well. In order to have a position posted on the website, please complete and submit a request for each position. Please include an attachment with the job description. The job description should be a Word document (.doc or .docx), text document (.txt), or adobe reader file (.pdf). Postings are listed for up to 3 months at a time and can be renewed by sending an email request to office@ascld.org . After review, the job announcement will be posted if it meets the requirements for the website.

The ASCLD web site does not accept resumes from students seeking internships at forensic laboratories.

Company or Employer: Illinois State Police
Position Title: Forensic Scientist II Chemistry Drug
Location: Chicago, IL
Position Description: FORENSIC-SCIENTIST-II-Chemistry_Drug-Chicago_-State-of-Illinois.pdf
Comments or URL: https://illinois.jobs2web.com/job/Chicago-FORENSIC-SCIENTIST-II-ChemistryDrug-IL-60608-1248/1440534900/
Expiration Date: November 2, 2026

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