Forensic Specialist
3 weeks ago
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States
State of Wyoming
Full time
Job Title: Forensic SpecialistJob 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.