Forensic Scientist Bio/DNA

1 week ago


Houston, Texas, United States TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Forensic Scientist to join our team at the Texas Department of Public Safety. As a Forensic Scientist, you will play a critical role in analyzing and interpreting physical evidence from crime scenes, with a focus on bio/DNA analysis.

Key Responsibilities
  • Conduct laboratory tests, analyses, and identifications of physical evidence from crime scenes, with a focus on bio/DNA analysis.
  • Interpret analytical and instrumental results, and prepare written opinion reports.
  • Train on testimony as an expert witness in court, and testify as needed.
  • Work under close supervision, with minimal latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
Requirements
  • Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in biology, chemistry, or forensic science.
  • A minimum of one year of full-time work experience as a Forensic Scientist I or the equivalent experience in an accredited crime laboratory in the same respective forensic discipline.
  • Documented completion of the training program.
  • Valid driver's license from the state of residence.
  • Forensic analyst license from the Texas Forensic Science Commission, if required by the Code of Criminal Procedure.
Working Conditions

The physical and environmental demands described here are representative of those encountered and/or necessary for the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

  • Environment: Office, Laboratory.
  • Ambulatory skills, e.g. stand, walk, sit.
  • Hand-eye coordination and arm/hand/finger dexterity.
  • Ability to exercise visual acuity, e.g., stereoscopic vision sufficient to perform detailed work, perceive minute differences and details, and ability to withstand the strain of continued close work.
  • Ability to speak; hear; and exercise visual acuity to perceive minute differences/details, and to withstand the strain of continued close work. Stereoscopic vision sufficient to perform detailed work.
  • Ability to transfer weights of twenty-five (25) pounds anticipated for this position.
  • Driving requirements: Moderate frequency (10%).


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