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Positions in the Police Identification Technician series collection, photograph, identify, process, and preserve physical evidence related to accidents and criminal investigations. They perform tests on weapons and substances (i.e., fiber, hair, tissue, bodily fluids, drugs, etc.) to determine significance to the investigations. They prepare technical logs, diagrams, and reports for documentation. They may serve as expert witnesses in court proceedings.

The City of Philadelphia seeks applicants for Associate Medical Examiner. The selected candidate will join a group of 6 other forensic pathologists in an urban office that receives about 5200 reports of death annually and performs about 2400 postmortem examinations annually (this number includes full autopsies, limited dissections, and external examinations).

The Office has in-house toxicology, histology, and cardiac pathology services. Affiliate staff in anthropology, odontology, and neuropathology are readily available as needed.

Major Duties:  The Forensic Specialist/Scientist will conduct training and research and draft reports on forensic science that will benefit PDS’ mission.  The Forensic Specialist/Scientist will have a close working relationship with, and work under the direct supervision of, the Special Counsel to the Director charged with broadening PDS’ understanding of forensic sciences issues.  The Forensic Specialist/Scientist will be expected to provide substantial assistance to attorneys in individual casework, work on forensic science issues from a systemic perspectiv

Supervision of entry level crime scene investigators and second level analysts including keeping employee records, documentation of performance, annual review documents, commendatory and disciplinary recommendations and actions;

Identifies, collects, preserves, packages, and presents biological evidence, latent fingerprints, tire impressions, shoe impressions, tool marks, and other physical evidence;

Performs advanced professional work applying forensic science methods in the investigation of crimes, conducting scientific laboratory analyses of evidence; providing scientific consultation; and testifying as expert witness in a court of law. Implements, monitors, and reviews the quality assurance activities within the Saint Paul Police Forensic Laboratory. Ensures tasks, documentation, systems, technology, and staff performance meets quality assurance standards.

This is a senior-level classification, but the position may be underfilled. Individuals working in this job description are recognized as scientific discipline leaders and are expected to make significant technical contributions to the lab, champion new ideas, build strong internal and external networks, and mentor and develop junior staff. Incumbents perform a full range of scientific analysis of various materials and substances, conduct quality control and quality assurance practices, and testify in court as an expert witness.

Responsibilities may include serving as a supervisor, technical leader, and CODIS administrator of the Forensic Biology Unit of the Crime Laboratory; performing complex examinations and analyses of evidence; preparing written reports of findings; performing quality assurance; and presenting oral testimony in court.

PURPOSE: To move evidence submissions received among multiple technical specialty units within a laboratory and other facilities. To assist in reviewing and evaluating incoming evidence submissions to help determine the nature and extent of examination requests and assist in assigning specific scientific disciplines to conduct necessary analyses. To provide routine support and may receive training in explosives handling, reconstruction, and testing. 

Education: A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is required. A strong technical background is a must. An advanced graduate degree is preferred. Five or more years of related experience preferred. Fifteen or more years of related technical experience could substitute requirements for bachelor’s degree. Knowledge and Skills Required:

• This position requires familiarity with assessment practices, relevant legal regulations, accreditation procedures and accreditation requirements.

PURPOSE: To perform the full range of photographic camera and darkroom functions on a day/evening shift on materials, impressions (including latent fingerprints), or devices that are evidentiary in nature or of intelligence value. Incumbent will use an array of equipment, methods, techniques and processes to provide the best camera work, film processing, digital media, both unique and normal quality black and white or color prints as well as requested camera assignments.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

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.

Performs analytical testing on crime-related evidence provided by law enforcement officers. Performs analysis on drugs, urine, blood, physical evidence, etc. Evaluates data & develops opinions based on knowledge, skills & sound analytical processes. Provides court testimony as an expert witness; provides court support for law enforcement officers; assists & trains officers in crime laboratory techniques & analytical methods.

Responsibilities: Responsibilities include directing and growing the undergraduate  Forensic Science interdisciplinary program, teaching undergraduate courses to support the Forensic Science major, participating in research and other scholarly activity, assisting with accreditation compliance, and participation in program, department, and university activities.

Perform firearms case examinations with little or no direct supervision.  Assist section operations by conducting secondary analysis, and reviews of other examiners’ cases. Provide assistance to officers or D.A. investigators that come to the laboratory or need assistance by phone.

POSITION SUMMARY: Responsible for monitoring the duties and activities of staff assigned to the Evidence Technician Unit (ETU).

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, Western Laboratory, is seeking a qualified applicant to supervise the Forensic Biology section and to perform forensic examinations, including identification of blood and other body fluids, DNA PCR-based STR fluorescence imaging analysis and comparisons of genetic material on criminal evidence using state-of-the-art analytical methodologies, techniques, and instrumentation.  Prepares reports of findings for use by the criminal justice system and testifies in court as an expert witness.