Latent Prints Forensic Scientist II — Advanced Casework

Arizona State Government; Lake Havasu City (AZ); On-site; USD 68,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation pay

Holidays

Retirement plans

Medical insurance

Employee assistance

Job summary

The Arizona Department of Public Safety is seeking experienced Forensic Scientist II specializing in latent prints to join the Western Regional Crime Laboratory in Lake Havasu City. The role uses advanced techniques to examine evidence, prepare reports, and provide expert testimony.

Transcript copies are required with the application. Minimum qualifications include 4 years in a recognized crime laboratory and a relevant Bachelor's degree with substantial chemistry coursework.

Qualifications

• Four (4) years of experience as a forensic scientist in a recognized crime laboratory.
• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with major in biology, chemistry, or related sciences and chemistry coursework.

Responsibilities

• Examine, identify and evaluate physical evidence using chemical, microscopic, chromatographic and comparative techniques.
• Prepare technical reports and provide expert testimony in court.

Skills

Forensic science experience

Court testimony

Education

Bachelor's degree in biology or chemistry

Job description

The Arizona Department of Public Safety is seeking experienced Forensic Scientist II specializing in latent prints to join the Western Regional Crime Laboratory in Lake Havasu City. The role uses advanced techniques to examine evidence, prepare reports, and provide expert testimony.

Transcript copies are required with the application. Minimum qualifications include 4 years in a recognized crime laboratory and a relevant Bachelor's degree with substantial chemistry coursework.