ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Supervises employees who locate, identify, evaluate, process, document, photograph and collect evidence or conduct analysis on evidence typically in a laboratory setting.
Assists in maintaining laboratory certifications and ensures that Standard Operating Procedures and protocols are followed and updated as necessary.

The Office of Chief Medical Examiner seeks a senior forensic laboratory manager to serve as the Director for its Forensic Biology Laboratory. Reporting directly to the Chief Medical Examiner, the incumbent for this managerial position will provide administrative, scientific, and technical operational management for the largest public forensic science laboratory in the United States. The incumbent for this position reviews federal, state and local legislation to determine impact on forensic testing and advises the Chief Medical Examiner on relevant forensic science matters.

The candidate will be responsible primarily for performance of highly complex scientific analyses, technical duties to include operation, maintenance and troubleshooting of multiple LC-tandem MS instrumentation, performance of quantitative and qualitative drug analyses to include liquid/liquid and solid phase extractions, and data review. Additional technical duties may include certification of final results, quality control and quality assurance, assist with instrumentation maintenance, and participation in new method development and validation.

Carry out examinations of suspected controlled dangerous substances submitted by law enforcement agencies using chemical and instrumental analysis.

Responsibilities include utilization of GC/MS, FTIR and microscopic instruments; process and interpret chromatographic data; perform peer review and administrative review of case files; maintain essential laboratory equipment, records and files; prepare certified laboratory reports; testify in federal, state, and municipal courts; perform other related duties as assigned.

Working in the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner under the direction of the Chief Forensic Toxicologist/Forensic Laboratory Director, and following published protocols, the Assistant Forensic Toxicologist II (Functional Title:
Assistant Chief Forensic Toxicologist/Forensic Laboratory Assistant Director) assists in organizing and supervising the daily operations of the Forensic Laboratory Division including the Toxicology Section; assigns, supervises and

The Crime Scene Investigation Supervisor will supervise staff responsible for providing Crime Scene Investigation Unit services and activities including evidence collection, protection, preservation, photography, and identification and perform a variety of technical tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility.

JOB OPPORTUNITY

TOXICOLOGIST II
Salary Range $59,654 - $92,586

BROWARD COUNTY (Fort Lauderdale), FL
MEDICAL EXAMINER/TRAUMA SERVICES

Broward County is seeking a talented and motivated candidate to fill a Toxicologist II position performing complex analyses on postmortem and antemortem specimens for Medical Examiner death investigations and Law Enforcement DUI and Drug Facilitated Sexual Assault (DFSA) cases.

The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to helping bring home missing children and combating child sexual exploitation.

NCMEC seeks a Forensic Imaging Analyst to provide imaging and digital media expertise, guidance and assistance to the Child Victim Identification Program (CVIP). The Analyst will also be responsible for reviewing and analyzing images, and other media pertaining to unidentified victims of child pornography to assist CVIP and law enforcement in locating and identifying the children.

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITY: Knowledge of forensic DNA principles, laboratory techniques and technology. Knowledge of the Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), Short Tandem Repeat (STR) analysis, and capillary electrophoresis methods. Knowledge of biological evidence collection and preservation techniques. Knowledge of rules of evidence. Knowledge of forensic serology. Knowledge of basic human anatomy and physiology. Knowledge of basic laboratory safety.

PURPOSE: To perform the full range of photographic camera and darkroom functions, on a day or evening shift, on materials, impressions (including latent fingerprints), or devices that are evidentiary in nature or of intelligence value.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

PURPOSE: Under immediate supervision, performs specific, well-defined activities requiring professional or scientific training that are designed to prepare incumbent for forensic science duties. Technicians will recognize and aid in recovery of Latent Prints on evidence.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Manage and direct the timely processing of multiple cases for latent prints at the same time.

• Author, review, and provide quality control of case notes. Prepare all required documentation for case records.

PURPOSE: To serve as a Forensic Examiner to perform all types of latent print examinations; conduct examinations of evidence; and compose a variety of reports. Initiate and perform examinations of a wide-variety of materials using one or more specialized forensic science disciplines.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

This position is in the Drug Chemistry section and involves the analysis of evidence submissions for the presence/absence of drugs. Must have knowledge of color, crystal, TLC, GC/MS, FTIR and HPLC, basic statistics, quantitative analysis, sampling, and use of LIMS.

Position Summary:
The Analytical Chemist has primary responsibility for performing toxicology testing on bloods, urines and other specimens using instrumental and manual methods established by the laboratory.

Essential Functions:
• Performing manual and automated testing on biological samples including urine, blood, vitreous fluid and other tissues.
• Performing and recording results of appropriate quality controls for assays performed. Assuring that controls are within range before entering and releasing results.

The Forensics Specialist II is a journey level position that performs a variety of tasks in recognizing, processing, recovery, documentation and identification of physical evidence. Utilizing scientific methods in analysis, comparison and evaluation, the position conducts numerous laboratory tests, interprets results, prepares necessary notes, reports and exhibits, and testifies in court as an expert witness.

Handwriting Expert/Questioned Document Examiner
Robson Forensic is a multi-discipline forensic engineering firm with offices throughout the U.S. Our experts are seasoned, skilled professionals with impeccable academic and professional credentials working in an aggressive, competitive and serious environment.

The Johnson County Crime Laboratory, a division of the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office, is seeking a qualified applicant for a position in our Crime Scene Unit. The major duties of this position include, but are not limited to photography, documentation, collection, and preservation of physical evidence at crime scenes. Other duties may include crime scene reconstruction, bloodstain pattern analysis, latent print processing, chemical testing, preparing written technical reports, and providing effective expert testimony in courts of law.

PURPOSE: To serve as a Forensic Examiner to perform all types of latent print examinations; conduct examinations of evidence; and compose a variety of reports. Initiate and perform examinations of a wide-variety of materials using one or more specialized forensic science disciplines.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

THE POSITION:

The position is in the Metro Nashville Police Department, and performs the skilled and technical duties involved in the examination, comparison, and  identification of  latent prints.

• Perform technical and scientific examination in the field of Firearms and Toolmark Examination, including microscopic and instrumental methods
• Perform technical and scientific examination in the field of Footwear, Tire, and other Impression Evidence, and fingerprint development
• Ability to perform analysis on transfer trace evidence (glass, paint, fibers, and hair), including microscopic and instrumental methods   
• Communication with law enforcement officers and judicial representatives, provide analysis, written reports, and courtroom testimony

• Conducts processing and preparations of physical evidence suspected of bearing fingerprints; conducts comparisons of questioned or latent fingerprints to known standards.
• Enters latent prints into an Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS)
• Serves as an expert in court on all phases of latent print identification; prepares photographs and other material for demonstration of evidence in court.

Upon award, seeking LPE Laboratory Management Mentor. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:  

Upon award, seeking Chemistry/Toxicology Examiner Mentor. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:   

BAE Systems' Joint Expeditionary Forensics Facilities (JEFF) Program is in need of experienced DNA Technicians and/or Serologists to be a part of our dynamic team working in deployed forensic laboratories in Afghanistan to support the US Army Criminal Investigation Laboratory (USACIL).

Candidates must have:

- Maintaining chain of custody
- Tracking the receipt, storage, and return of database and forensic samples
- Verifying and upgrading evidence seals as appropriate
- Controlling access to the evidence room
- Evidence inventory and audits as appropriate
- Communicating with clients, supervisors, and staff on requests, issues, and
   priorities
- Heavy lifting (30 lbs) and some travel required
- Other duties as assigned

Responsibilities Include:

The candidate will be responsible primarily for performance of highly complex scientific analyses, technical duties to include operation, maintenance and troubleshooting of multiple LC-tandem MS instrumentation, performance of quantitative and qualitative drug analyses to include liquid/liquid and solid phase extractions, and data review. Additional technical duties may include certification of final results, quality control and quality assurance, assist with instrumentation maintenance, and participation in new method development and validation.

Identifies, collects, preserves, packages, and presents biological evidence, latent fingerprints, tire impressions, shoe impressions, tool marks, and other physical evidence, provides support to crime scene investigations through blood spatter analysis, crime scene reconstruction analysis, ballistic and trajectory analysis and other specialized techniques that require detailed technical knowledge and training;

The Office of Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine invites applications for a one-year fellowship, seeking innovative work in the following area: Laboratory Science “Smart Swabbing” Research and Development – The Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI), a section within the Attorney General’s Office, houses the state of Ohio’s official crime lab and serves the criminal justice community. This will be a one-year, full-time position beginning as early as July 1, 2013 or alternatively January 1, 2014.

The Los Angeles County Department of Coroner's Forensic Laboratory is currently seeking to hire a qualified Quality Assurance Coordinator.  Our laboratory is accredited by ASCLD/LAB in the disciplines of Toxicology, Trace (GSR), and Tool marks, and anticipates DNA services to come on line sometime in 2013.  The Quality Assurance Coordinator will administer all aspects of the laboratory's quality assurance program.

Examples of Duties:

• Maintains and updates the laboratory's Quality Manual
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The Virginia Department of Forensic Science is seeking a qualified individual to perform forensic chemical analyses of suspected controlled substances in the Northern Regional Laboratory located in Manassas.