Senior Forensic Scientist – Firearm and Toolmark Unit

ASCLD

Bismarck (ND)

Hybrid

USD 70,000 - 100,000

Full time

12 days ago

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Job summary

ND Office of Attorney General – Crime Lab in Bismarck, ND, is seeking a Senior Forensic Scientist for the Firearm and Toolmark Unit to support casework and laboratory operations.

The role focuses on firearms examination and toolmark analysis, with emphasis on documentation, quality control, and testimony preparation for legal proceedings.

Applicants should review the official job description and note the expiration date of October 14, 2026 to ensure timely consideration.

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. Please contact the organization listed for each opportunity directly for more information about a particular position

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 office@ascld.org . After review, the job announcement will be posted if it meets the requirements for the website.

Student Internships

The ASCLD web site does not accept resumes from students seeking internships at forensic laboratories. Students should contact laboratories directly to inquire about opportunities.

Company or Employer: ND Office of Attorney General – Crime Lab
Position Title: Senior Forensic Scientist – Firearm and Toolmark Unit
Location: Bismarck, ND
Position Description: Senior-Forensic-Scientist-Firearms-Unit-9.30.2026.pdf
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Expiration Date: October 14, 2026

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