Forensic Scientist 4 - Chemistry

Duties

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

• Represent the laboratory’s chemistry section (blood alcohol, breath alcohol program, seized drugs) when discussing testing status and capabilities with Alaska law enforcement and attorneys.
• Supervise forensic scientists assigned to the chemistry section by providing feedback and support, effective communication, and goal setting.
• Work cooperatively with other laboratory supervisors and top management to ensure chemistry section priorities and decisions align with the laboratory’s mission and objectives.
• Monitor and manage chemistry section testing request turnaround time, backlogs, and individual outputs to ensure delivery of services is acceptable to our stakeholders.
• Assess and authorize routine supply purchases for the chemistry section discipline and identify equipment replacement and/or expansion needs.

 Earn a Degree in Crime Scene Investigation, Forensic Science, or Computer Forensics

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in natural science, physical science, forensic sciences, criminalistics, or a closely related field
And
• One year of experience as a Forensic Scientist 3 with the State of Alaska or the equivalent with another employer.

Special Note:

• Employees will be expected to successfully pass annual proficiency/competency tests.
• Appointments to positions in the Alaska Scientific Crime Detection Laboratory are subject to background requirements per ASCLD/LAB and the Department of Public Safety. A criminal background investigation, including fingerprinting, is required.

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