Forensic Scientist – State of RI Jobs

Job Description:

To be responsible for performing standardized biological, toxicological and chemical evaluation of evidence related to sexual assaults, homicides, or controlled substances using modern methods and instrumentation; and to do related work as required.

Job Responsibilities:

• To be responsible for performing standardized biological, toxicological and chemical evaluation of evidence related to sexual-assaults, homicides, or controlled substances using modern methods and instrumentation;
• To prepare technical reports and provide expert testimony in court as required.
• To provide information and technical assistance to criminal justice agencies.
• To perform proficiency tests as a method of quality assurance and to perform minor repair and maintenance to laboratory equipment.
• To be responsible for ensuring and maintaining a secure chain-of-custody of evidence.
• To instruct police officers in the selection, collection and preservation, and safe handling of evidence to assure proper laboratory testing and examination.
• To participate in maintaining a quality assessment and improvement program.
• To perform quality control procedure and identify compliance with standards.
• To comply with all applicable governmental laws and regulations and institutional policies and procedures.
• To perform technical review of laboratory data.
• To attend meetings and seminars as required.
• To do related work as required.

Job Requirements:

• A thorough knowledge of chemistry, toxicology, serology and instrumental analyses as applied to forensic analysis.
• A thorough knowledge of the Rhode Island criminal justice system.
• The ability to maintain a secure chain-of-custody to evidence.
• The ability to appear in court and provide testimony as an expert witness as required.
• The ability to effectively interact with criminal justice agencies; and related capacities and abilities.

Qualification & Experience:

•  Education: Such as may have been gained through: graduation from a college of recognized standing with a Bachelor’s degree with specialization in Forensic Chemistry or a related science.

Job Details:

Company: State of Rhode Island

Vacancy Type: Full Time

Job Location: East Providence, RI, US

Application Deadline: N/A

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