Forensic Specialist

Job Summary:

The State of Wyoming's Division of Criminal Investigation is seeking a highly skilled Forensic Specialist to join our team. As a Forensic Specialist, you will be responsible for performing forensic examinations, creating written reports, and presenting results in court as necessary.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform examinations on evidence leading to forensic conclusions for use in legal proceedings.
• Prepare written reports of forensic analysis and conclusions for use in legal proceedings.
• Examination, identification, and comparison of evidence and/or investigation of various types of crimes.
• Conduct routine examination and/or investigation under direct supervision.
• Provide expert forensic guidance and advice to judges, prosecutors, and defense attorneys.
• Provide testimony in legal proceedings.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in biology, chemistry, or forensic science-related area with coursework in biochemistry, genetics, molecular biology, and statistics/population genetics.
• 0-2 years of progressive work experience in a forensic laboratory.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of the general theory and application of biology.
• Knowledge of forensic laboratory analysis techniques and applications.
• Knowledge of methods, procedures, equipment, and materials used in controlled substance analysis and their limitations.

Working Conditions:

Subject to being on-call 24/7 for the response to field crime scenes.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.