Toxicology Forensic Scientist I-III: Evidence Analysis

Soft Tox; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Texas Department of Public Safety's Crime Laboratory Division is seeking Forensic Scientist I-III in Toxicology (Alcohol/Volatiles and Drugs). Positions span entry-level to advanced journey-level responsibilities, including training, data interpretation, and testimony preparation.

Responsibilities emphasize laboratory analyses, reports, and expert testimony in court under varying supervision. Applicants must complete summary of experience to determine minimum qualifications.

Qualifications

• Applicants must fully complete the summary of experience to determine minimum qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Performs (entry-level) training on laboratory tests, analyses, classifications, comparisons and identifications/associations of physical evidence from crime scenes with emphasis on the Toxicology option.
• Interprets analytical and instrumental results; prepares written opinion reports.
• Trains on testimony as an expert witness in court as to results of analyses.
• Works under close supervision, with minimal latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Skills

Forensic science

Evidence handling

Court testimony

Job description

The Texas Department of Public Safety's Crime Laboratory Division is seeking Forensic Scientist I-III in Toxicology (Alcohol/Volatiles and Drugs). Positions span entry-level to advanced journey-level responsibilities, including training, data interpretation, and testimony preparation.

Responsibilities emphasize laboratory analyses, reports, and expert testimony in court under varying supervision. Applicants must complete summary of experience to determine minimum qualifications.