Forensic Scientist III (LIMS Administrator)

Soft Tox; Pikesville (MD); On-site; USD 93,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

Soft Tox is seeking a Forensic Scientist III (LIMS Administrator) in Maryland to oversee the operational administration of the LIMS, configure and upgrade software, manage users, and generate reports to minimize backlogs and improve turnaround times.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant science field and at least three years of experience in comparative analysis or evidence evaluation, with potential substitutions per policy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology, biochemistry, genetics, medical technology, or related physical, natural or forensic science from an accredited college or university.
• Three years of experience in comparative analysis or scientific evaluation of evidence including experience providing testimony as an expert witness in moot or criminal court.
• Notes: substitutions may apply for education and/or experience (year-for-year) per policy.
• Notes: substitutions may apply for other related experience or degrees as outlined.

Responsibilities

• Administration of LIMS, maintaining user management and SOPs.
• Monitor Case Management within the division and ensure efficiency.
• Act as business liaison between FSD and ITD for LIMS topics.
• Compile and report data captured within LIMS for backlogs and turnaround times.

Skills

SQL queries

Tableau

LIMS administration

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in forensic science or related

Tools

SAP Crystal Reports

Job description

Forensic Scientist III (LIMS Administrator)

Salary: $93,138.00 - $146,883.00 Annually

Application Deadline: Sep 18, 2026

Main Purpose of Job: This is a Forensic Scientist III classification responsible for the operational administration of a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS). This position ensures that the functionality of the Division's LIMS software is configured and implemented successfully as well as properly maintained and upgraded over time in a manner that will result in long-term success. This position is responsible for user management, maintenance of the user standard operating procedures and for generating reports from LIMS. This position ensures that casework throughout the Division is managed in the most appropriate, efficient and effective means possible, minimizing backlogs and turnaround times.

Position Duties:

• Responsible for the administration of LIMS
• Provides user administration support for the Forensic Sciences Division (FSD) and its customers
• Monitors the Division's Case Management
• Performs business analysis functions for the FSD
• Acts as business liaison between the FSD and ITD for LIMS-related topics
• Responsible for compiling and reporting data captured within LIMS

Minimum Qualifications:

Education : A Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology, biochemistry, genetics, medical technology, pharmaceutical science,or related physical, natural or forensic science from an accredited college or university.

Experience :Three years of experience in comparative analysis or scientific evaluation of evidence including experience in providing testimony as an expert witness in moot or criminal court.

Notes:

• Candidates may substitute additional experience performing comparative analysis or scientific evaluation of evidence to include experience in providing expert testimony, on a year-for-year basis for the required education and up to two years of the required experience.
• Candidates may substitute additional experience at another accredited crime laboratory performing equivalent work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.
• Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master’s degree in the above physical, natural or forensic sciences from an accredited college or university for one year of the required experience.
• Candidates may substitute the possession of a Doctorate degree in the above physical, natural or forensic sciences from an accredited college or university may be substituted for two years of the required experience.

Desired or Preferred Qualifications

• Experience writing SQL queries to extract, manipulate and validate data from relational databases.
• Experience designing, developing and maintaining SAP Crystal reports, including gathering user requirements and translating business needs into technical report specifications.
• Experience using Tableau to connect data sources, develop dashboards and visualizations and present data in a meaningful manner for end users.
• Experience serving as a systems administrator for a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), configuring users, roles, permissions, workflows or system settings.

Selection Process

Only candidates who meet the minimum and selective qualifications will be considered for this classification. It is,therefore, essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Successful candidates will be placed on an Eligible List categorized as BEST, BETTER or QUALIFIED and remain eligible for consideration for at least one year from the date of examination. The list will be used by the Hiring Manager to select employees