MSP FORENSIC SCIENTIST III

State of Maryland; Maryland; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Maryland State Police in the Forensic Sciences Division, Pikesville, MD, seeks a Forensic Scientist III to oversee LIMS configuration, maintenance and upgrades. You will manage users, SOPs and generate critical casework reports to improve turnaround times.

The role emphasizes data analysis, reporting and collaboration with IT to ensure accurate, timely information for investigators and court use.

Qualifications

• Education as stated: a Bachelor's degree in a relevant science.
• Three years of experience in comparative analysis or scientific evaluation of evidence.
• Experience providing expert testimony is acceptable as substitution.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Professional development

Skills

LIMS knowledge

SQL queries

Data reporting

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemistry/biology/biochemistry/genetics/medical technology/forensic science

Tools

LIMS

Tableau

SAP Crystal Reports

Job description

GRADE

21

LOCATION OF POSITION

Maryland State Police
Forensic Sciences Division
Pikesville, MD 21208

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
• Professional development

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.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.
• Candidates appointed to this classification must possess the certification or license required by the governing body of the forensic discipline associated with the job duties for the specific position. Specific information concerning the requirements and procedures of the applicable governing body can be obtained from the Human Resources office of the Maryland Department of State Police, 1201 Reisterstown Road, Pikesville, MD 21208.

Special Requirements

• Employees in this classification are subject to call-in 24 hours a day and, therefore, are required to provide the agency with a telephone number where they can be reached.
• Employees in this classification are subject to random substance abuse testing in accordance with Code of Maryland Regulation 17.04.09, Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs.
• In accordance with Public Safety Article, Section 2-204 (b) (6) of the Annotated Code of Maryland, candidates for positions in this classification will be subject to an initial drug screening, a physical examination, submission of a DNA sample, and a complete criminal background investigation, to include a polygraph examination before permanent appointment can be made. A criminal conviction may be grounds for rejection of the candidate.

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

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The examination will consist of your education, training and experience related to the requirements of the position. You may be required to complete a qualifications supplement or the rating may be based on your application. report all experience and education that is related to this position. Applicants will be subject to an interview, background investigation, polygraph examination and substance abuse testing.

Benefits

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

Contact

If you have any questions about this recruitment, please contact the Maryland State Police at 410-629-1673.

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