Criminal Forensic Scientist-DNA Location Santa Fe, NM : Salary $35.00 - $70.00 Hourly
$72,800 - $145,600 Annually
This position is a Pay Band FG
Posting Details THIS POSTING WILL BE USED FOR ON-GOING RECRUITMENT AND WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL FILLED.
Why does the job exist? Criminal Forensic Scientists serve as specialists in an area of expertise/ scientific discipline and are responsible for identifying and analyzing physical evidence related to their specialization that is collected from criminal investigations. Department of Public Safety Criminal Forensic Scientists support the New Mexico law enforcement community in the investigation of crimes by receiving and maintaining physical evidence custody; preparing reports that document their findings; provide expert opinions in their scientific specialization to investigators; and provide expert witness testimony regarding their findings in a court of law. The Criminal Forensic Scientists - DNA perform tests on body fluids, weapons, clothing, and other evidence left at crime scenes to identify the source of DNA. Utilize forensic laboratory procedures, serology, and DNA techniques and technology, operate, and understand instrumentation associated with forensic DNA analysis, write reports to results, and testify in courts of law as an expert witness. Follow the requirements for designing and performing internal validation studies and internal audits. Process complex cases and/ or cases that need to be expedited. May need to fill other laboratory functions and responsibilities such as unit safety officer, CODIS administrator, DNA Technical Leader, and/or perform internal validations of new techniques and internal audits. Perform independent biology/ DNA casework for law enforcement agencies statewide, conduct peer reviews of Biology/DNA casework, and testify to results as needed, including the analysis of more complex cases and cases requiring expedited testing.
How does it get done? The position will be responsible for: Producing formal reports that accurately identify and analyze physical evidence to determine their significance to the investigation; Presenting the results, conclusions and expert opinion in the scientific analysis of the controlled substance evidence; Providing expert witness testimony regarding their findings in courts of law throughout the State of New Mexico; Performing QA/QC to assure quality analysis, evidence integrity, and maintain accreditation standards Who are the customers? Forensic Laboratory staff, Law Enforcement Agencies, Criminal Justice Agencies, and New Mexico citizens.
Ideal Candidate Employment is subject to a national fingerprint-based record check before hire. Continued employment is contingent upon remaining felony-free, per Section 5. 12. 1.1 of the Criminal Justice Information Systems Security Policy. Employment will be subject to pre-employment drug testing and random employment drug testing. Statewide travel will be required. Incumbent must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico Driver's License. 1. Determine the identity of an unknown substance. 2. Testimony (testifying in a court of law). 3. Write laboratory report. 4. Experience in an accredited forensic laboratory? 5. How many years of experience do you have working in an accredited forensic laboratory? 6. Experience providing testimony in a court of law in the capacity of an expert witness.
Minimum Qualification Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. One (1) year of laboratory experience may be substituted for each year of required education.
Substitution Table No available
Employment Requirements Employment is subject to a pre-employment background investigation and fingerprinting in accordance with all terms and conditions of federal and state law, rules and regulations; and is conditional pending results. Continued employment is contingent upon remaining felony free, per Section 5.12.1.1 of the Criminal Justice Information Systems Security Policy. In addition, the selected candidate must possess and maintain a valid driver¿s license and a current Defensive Driving Certificate from the State of New Mexico; or pass and receive the Defensive Driving Certificate within six (6) months of date of hire. The selected candidate will work with highly confidential and high-volume data flow must have the ability to complete assignments with a high level of accuracy within strict time constraints as well as, handle multiple tasks and request from several people at once.
Working Conditions Work is performed in an office setting: late hours, weekends, on-call and callback work may be required. Will be exposed to regular periods of video display terminal and keyboard usage and stressful situations. Travel is required. Possible exposure to irate clientele. Incumbent will work under stress and frequent time constraints.
Supplemental Information Benefits:
Do you know what Total Compensation is? Click here
Agency Contact Information: Katharina Babcock, Telephone Email
For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
Bargaining Unit Position This position is not part of a bargaining unit.
