Senior Forensic Scientist - Lead Lab & Evidence Team

City of Albuquerque; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Albuquerque seeks a Senior Forensic Scientist to lead, oversee, and assign forensic caseloads; supervise staff responsible for examining, identifying, analyzing, evaluating and preserving evidence in criminal investigations.

Refer to the Crime Laboratory standards for Senior Forensic Scientist criteria. This role emphasizes training, quality control, and collaboration with investigators and legal personnel within the Scientific Evidence Division.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in forensic science, chemistry, biology or related field with multiple years of discipline-specific forensic experience.
• Bachelor’s degree with required experience and applicable forensic certification may also be acceptable.
• Direct supervisory experience required (3 years) for certain tracks; essential for senior roles.

Responsibilities

• Lead, oversee and assign forensic caseloads to staff.
• Supervise examination, identification, analysis, evaluation and preservation of evidence.
• Provide training and continuing education to staff; supervise equipment and procedures.
• Prepare technical and statistical reports; present findings.
• Maintain confidentiality and provide testimony when required.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Forensic science knowledge

Leadership

Education

Master’s degree (forensic science or related)

Bachelor’s degree (forensic science or related)

Job description

City of Albuquerque seeks a Senior Forensic Scientist to lead, oversee, and assign forensic caseloads; supervise staff responsible for examining, identifying, analyzing, evaluating and preserving evidence in criminal investigations.

Refer to the Crime Laboratory standards for Senior Forensic Scientist criteria. This role emphasizes training, quality control, and collaboration with investigators and legal personnel within the Scientific Evidence Division.