Forensic Scientist II — Dynamic Lab Role with Rotating Shifts & On-Call

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

Job summary

Baltimore City Government is seeking a Forensic Scientist II to conduct complex chemical, biological, physical or comparative analyses of criminal evidence in the city forensic lab. The role involves rotating shifts, on-call duties, and work with various forensic disciplines, with a focus on accurate test interpretation and evidence handling.

Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree in a relevant science and two years of experience, or a master’s degree with one year of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology, forensic science, criminal justice or related physical or natural science.
• Two years of experience in comparative analysis or scientific evaluation of evidence; examing firearms or latent fingerprints.
• Master’s degree plus one year of relevant experience allowed as equivalency.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex laboratory tests utilizing computerized instruments and interpret results.
• Work in specialized forensic disciplines (firearms, toxicology, serology, DNA, etc.).
• Testify effectively in court and present exhibits in the courtroom.

Skills

Forensic science knowledge

Analytical chemistry in forensic

Testify in court

Fingerprint analysis

Firearms classification

Latent print identification

Laboratory testing with computerized设备

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

Tools

Latent print examination equipment

Job description

Baltimore City Government is seeking a Forensic Scientist II to conduct complex chemical, biological, physical or comparative analyses of criminal evidence in the city forensic lab. The role involves rotating shifts, on-call duties, and work with various forensic disciplines, with a focus on accurate test interpretation and evidence handling.

Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree in a relevant science and two years of experience, or a master’s degree with one year of relevant experience.