Forensic Scientist Trainee

American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors; Jefferson City (MO); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Missouri State Highway Patrol Crime Lab is seeking a motivated Forensic Scientist Trainee to join our Jefferson City, Missouri facility. This entry-level role provides supervised exposure to routine forensic analyses and compliant laboratory procedures.

You will assist with evidence processing, documentation, and quality controls while developing foundational skills in analytical techniques. Training and mentorship are available.

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 [e-mail] . After review, the job announcement will be posted if it meets the requirements for the website.

Student Internships

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

Position:Forensic Scientist Trainee
Company: Missouri State Highway Patrol Crime Lab
Location: Jefferson City, MO
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End date: October 13, 2026