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Forensic Scientist 3 (In-Training)

Washington State Patrol, Seattle & Federal Way, Washington

Salary: $56,676.00 - $102,540.00 Annually

Final Filing Date: April 13, 2025

The Washington State Patrol has multiple openings for a Forensic Scientist 3 (in-training) at the Federal Way and Seattle Toxicology Laboratories.

This position has been designated as “in-training”; as such WSP will consider filling this position at the Forensic Scientist 3, Forensic Scientist 2, or Forensic Scientist 1 level. The salary range will depend upon at which level the position is filled at and the qualifications of the successful candidate.

  • Forensic Scientist 1: In-training Approx. 12 months $4,865 to $6,539
  • Forensic Scientist 2: In-training Approx. 18 months $5,370 to $7,226
  • Forensic Scientist 3: In-training Approx. 6 months $6,539 to $8,801

The Forensic Scientist (FS) is responsible for conducting analyses on submitted evidence using approved instrumentation and methods, interpretation of toxicology results, and providing testimony of their findings in court.

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Duties

Responsibilities:
  • Conducts case analyses on evidence submitted to the toxicology lab, using approved methods, under the direction from supervisors or management staff.
  • Knowledge on the operation and maintenance of the laboratory instrumentation.
  • Provides court testimony.
  • Performs analytical testing for volatiles, drugs and other toxins on biological samples.
  • Reports scientific findings supported by data using a laboratory information management system.
  • Provides expert opinions and explains the effects of alcohol and drugs.
  • Instrument maintenance, batch review, and proficiency testing.
  • Performs testing to develop and validate methods using guidelines established by the QA department.
  • Evaluates data.
  • Provides training to customers.
  • Assists with evidence or administrative related duties.
  • Performs laboratory safety duties.
  • Assists in the lab cleanliness.

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Requirements

Required Qualifications:
  • Must possess a valid, unrestricted Washington State Driver's License or able to obtain one within 30 days of employment.
  • Must obtain a Bachelor’s degree or higher prior to June 2025, in a natural science, forensic science or closely related field. (Examples of related fields include but are not limited to: pharmacology, medical technology, analytical chemistry, biochemistry, clinical chemistry, nuclear chemistry, genetics, cellular or molecular biology or toxicology).
  • Chemistry coursework required. 20 semester or 30 quarter hours. Including a minimum of 5 quarter hours of quantitative chemistry laboratory or equivalent (with a passing grade).
Conditions of Employment:
  • Successful completion of a pre-employment polygraph examination and background investigation.
  • Provide an oral DNA sample to be used in the CODIS Elimination Profile Index.
  • You must submit a current cover letter, and unofficial college transcripts by attaching them to your application when you apply.

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Posted: March 22, 2025

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