Forensic Scientist III-Drug Identification Unit - Lowell Laboratory

Indiana State Police (IN); Lowell (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana State Police (IN) is seeking an entry-level professional to support the Laboratory Division's forensic drug analysis. After training, you will conduct forensic analysis of routine drug evidence and testify in court as an expert in forensic drug analysis.

Requirements include a Bachelor's Degree in a natural science, chemistry, or forensic science, plus courses in Physics and Analytical Chemistry/Instrumental Methods, and general/organic chemistry.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a natural science, chemistry, or forensic science.
• Completed a minimum of ONE semester of Physics and Analytical Chemistry/Instrumental Methods; plus one year of general Chemistry and Organic Chemistry.
• Basic knowledge of theory and operation of scientific instrumentation and analytical techniques.

Responsibilities

• Support the Laboratory Division's forensic drug analysis at entry level.
• Conduct forensic analysis of routine drug evidence after training completion.
• Testify in court as an expert witness in forensic drug analysis.

Skills

Communication skills

Oral and written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in natural science, chemistry, or forensic science

Job description

***FOR CURRENT STATE EMPLOYEES, ESTABLISHED SALARY RULES APPLY***

To serve as a professional staff employee of the Indiana State Police whose primary responsibility is to support the Laboratory Division's forensic drug analysis at an entry level.

Upon completion of relevant training, to conduct forensic analysis of routine drug evidence. To testify in court as an expert witness in the field of forensic drug analysis.

• A Bachelor's Degree in a natural science, Chemistry, or Forensic Science.
• Must have completed a minimum of ONE semester of Physics and Analytical Chemistry/Instrumental Methods; plus one year of the following courses: general Chemistry and Organic Chemistry, including lecture and associated laboratory classes.
• Basic knowledge of the theory and practical operation of a variety of scientific instrumentation and analytical techniques.
• Must be able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with both scientific and nonscientific personnel.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and be able to operate a motor vehicle.
• Must be able to successfully pass a background investigation.