The Forensic Scientist is a permanent, full-time position with the Department of Forensic Sciences. Positions are located throughout the state. Employees are responsible for full performance and casework or directed research in the field of forensic sciences requiring considerable experience in the discipline areas of Drug Chemistry, Forensic Biology, Firearms/Toolmarks, Fire Debris, Toxicology, or Implied Consent. MINIMUM REQUIREMENT(S) • For the promotional register, current, permanent Merit system status as a Forensic Scientist, Associate with the Department of Forensic Sciences • Bachelor's degree from an accredited* college or university with a major in Chemistry, Biology, Bio-Chemistry, Medical Technology, Pharmacology, Medicinal Chemistry, Genetics, Physics, Toxicology, Chemical Engineering, Mathematics, or closely related field (*see reverse for our policy on accepting post-secondary and advanced degrees). • Three (3) years of scientific laboratory experience in one or more of the following areas: • Conducting lab work (extractions, separations, identifications) within an accredited forensic laboratory to include documented progress and/or completion of a forensic laboratory training program (**See Notes) • Performing Evidentiary Breath Testing (EBT) calibrations, or • Conducting directed research in forensic science to include documented participation and progress in forensic laboratory validation studies, and/or the publication of scientific papers ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT(S) • Applicants must submit an official college transcript for each accredited* postsecondary academic institution attended. Please see our website for more information regarding our transcript policy.