Senior Latent Prints Forensic Scientist

City of Chicago Department of Law; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Chicago Department of Law seeks a Senior Forensic Scientist – Latent Prints to join the Bureau of Detectives/Forensic Services Unit, located at 3340 W. Fillmore, Chicago.

The role requires independence, advanced forensic expertise, and the ability to prepare technical reports and testify when needed. Responsibilities include independent examinations, evidence handling, and contributing to quality control and accreditation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Forensic Science or related field with 2 years of forensic analysis experience.
• Alternative: Master’s degree with 1 year of forensic experience.
• IAI latent print certification or ability to obtain within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Performs independent scientific examinations in a specialized area of Forensics.
• Performs preliminary reviews of case evaluations completed by Forensic Scientists.
• Provides technical assistance to Forensic Scientists and other departmental members.
• Receives, collects, and preserves physical evidence submitted to the Forensic laboratory.
• Applies scientific principles to identify and classify items received in the laboratory.
• Conducts chemical analyses of evidentiary materials.
• Testifies as an expert witness on evidence and crime laboratory techniques.
• Trains new Forensic Scientists in a primary forensic sub-discipline.
• Maintains accreditation standards and laboratory procedures.

Skills

Forensic analysis

Laboratory procedures

Evidence handling

Court testimony

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Forensic Science or related field

Master’s degree in Forensic Science or related field

Tools

IAI Certification (latent prints)

Job description

The City of Chicago Department of Law seeks a Senior Forensic Scientist – Latent Prints to join the Bureau of Detectives/Forensic Services Unit, located at 3340 W. Fillmore, Chicago.

The role requires independence, advanced forensic expertise, and the ability to prepare technical reports and testify when needed. Responsibilities include independent examinations, evidence handling, and contributing to quality control and accreditation.