Latent Print Forensic Scientist II

Arizona-Department-of-Public-Safety; Lake Havasu City (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Arizona Department of Public Safety is seeking experienced forensic scientists to join the Western Regional Crime Laboratory as a Forensic Scientist II specializing in latent prints. The role involves examining and identifying evidence, including latent prints, using advanced techniques and instrumentation, and preparing reports for court proceedings.

Responsibilities include providing expert testimony, training other scientists, and staying current with scientific advances to apply appropriate

Qualifications

• Four years of experience as a forensic scientist in a recognized crime laboratory.
• Bachelor's Degree with major in biology, chemistry or closely related sciences with chemistry coursework.
• Demonstrated competency in at least one forensic discipline.

Responsibilities

• Examines, identifies, and evaluates evidence including latent prints using a range of techniques and instrumentation.
• Prepares technical written reports and provides expert testimony in court.
• Trains other forensic scientists and provides guidance on methodologies.
• Responds to crime scenes to collect and preserve evidence for lab analysis.
• Keeps current on scientific advancements and applies appropriate methodologies.

Skills

Latent prints

Forensic science

Laboratory procedures

Court testimony

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in biology or chemistry

Tools

Gas chromatography

Mass spectrometry

Spectrophotometry

Microscopy

Job description

Arizona Department of Public Safety is seeking experienced forensic scientists to join the Western Regional Crime Laboratory as a Forensic Scientist II specializing in latent prints. The role involves examining and identifying evidence, including latent prints, using advanced techniques and instrumentation, and preparing reports for court proceedings.

Responsibilities include providing expert testimony, training other scientists, and staying current with scientific advances to apply appropriate