Forensic Scientist Specialist I
Job Posting for Forensic Scientist Specialist I at Commonwealth of Kentucky
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11/8/2023 (7:00 PM EST)
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Forensic Scientist Specialist I
Pay Grade
16
Salary
$57,221.52 Annually
Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR/WK
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Hiring Agency
Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Kentucky State Police
Location
Eastern Laboratory Branch
1550 Wolohan Drive
Ashland, KY 41101 USA
1550 Wolohan Drive
Ashland, KY 41101 USA
Description
Kentucky State Police is the premier, full-service law enforcement agency in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. With the highest level of professionalism and integrity the Kentucky State Police works to prevent, reduce and deter crime and the fear of crime, enhance highway safety through education and enforcement, and safeguard property and protect individual rights.
Primary Role: Forensic Chemists in the Drug Identification section complete chemical analysis of suspected controlled substances in a variety of criminal cases. Sub-discipline areas include Marijuana Identification, Clandestine Laboratory, and General Unknowns. This position is integral to the prosecution of those involved in the violation of Kentucky and federal controlled substance regulations. This position requires testimony as an expert witness in court.
Key Responsibilities:
Primary Role: Forensic Chemists in the Drug Identification section complete chemical analysis of suspected controlled substances in a variety of criminal cases. Sub-discipline areas include Marijuana Identification, Clandestine Laboratory, and General Unknowns. This position is integral to the prosecution of those involved in the violation of Kentucky and federal controlled substance regulations. This position requires testimony as an expert witness in court.
Key Responsibilities:
- Analyzes submitted samples for controlled substances.
- Acts as the expert/advisor for other analysts on clan lab casework data and results.
- Composes, signs, and reviews laboratory reports of the analysis of submitted samples to the Drug Chemistry section by over 400 law enforcement agencies, coroners, prosecutors, and public defenders.
- Performs peer review of casework by other analysts involving analysis for the presence of controlled substances.
- Provides expert testimony throughout the Commonwealth pertaining to Drug Chemistry analysis and laboratory generated reports.
- Receives and maintains evidence. Responsible for the security of such evidence until it is returned to the submitting agency.
- Maintains proper chain of custody and all relevant documentation.
- Protects the evidence from loss, contamination, and/or degradation, as well as protects the integrity of the evidence at all times.
- Maintains laboratory instrumentation. Responds to crime scenes and other work related special details.
- Receives specialty training in designated Forensic disciplines.
- Attention to detail
- Strong written and verbal communication
- Ability to multi-task
- Strong problem solver
Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree in chemistry, forensic science, biology, microbiology, biochemistry, medical technology, engineering, mathematics, criminal justice or a closely related field
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Three years of professional laboratory experience performing work in a specialty area of forensic science.
Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE
Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: NONE
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): NONE
Working Conditions
Incumbents in this classification will typically perform their job duties in a forensic laboratory setting. May have some contact with contagious diseases and/or body fluids. Regular handling of sharp surgical instruments. Regular exposure to noxious odors, chemicals substances and biohazardous compounds.
Probationary Period
This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.
If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Larry Boggs at Larry.Boggs@ky.gov.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
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