Responsibilities

The Chemistry discipline of the Alaska Scientific Crime Detection Laboratory provides analysis of seized drug and blood alcohol evidence. Additionally, the discipline manages the Statewide Breath Alcohol Program, which includes the calibration and maintenance of evidential breath testing instruments statewide.

A Forensic Scientist 3 in the Chemistry discipline performs scientific analysis in one or more of the areas listed above and presents those findings to the criminal justice system in both written reports and expert testimony. Additional duties include participation in method validation, review of OSAC standards, instrument maintenance, serving as a training mentor for laboratory personnel, and providing training to external stakeholders.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in natural science, physical science, forensic sciences, criminalistics, or a closely related field
The successful completion of the State of Alaska Forensic Scientist 2 flexible staffing plan for the chemistry discipline
Two years of experience as a Forensic Scientist 2 with the State of Alaska or the equivalent with another employer. The experience and flex plan training may be earned concurrently.
Substitution: One year of additional Forensic Scientist 2 experience in the chemistry discipline will substitute for the flex plan training.
Special Note: Employees will be expected to successfully pass annual proficiency/competency tests.
Appointments to positions in the Alaska Scientific Crime Detection Laboratory are subject to background requirements per ASCLD/LAB and the Department of Public Safety. A criminal background investigation, including fingerprinting, is required.

Compensation

Starting salary of $46.55 hourly.

Insurance Benefits

Health insurance, which includes employer contributions toward medical/vision/dental covered by a general government union health trust.
Employer paid Basic Life insurance with additional coverage available (amount depends on Bargaining Unit)

Optional Insurance Benefits

Group-based insurance premiums for Term life (employee, spouse or qualified same sex partner, and dependents)
Long-term and short-term disability
Accidental Death and Dismemberment
Long-term care (self and eligible family members)
Supplemental Survivor Benefits
Employee-funded flexible spending accounts for tax savings on eligible health care or dependent care expenses

Retirement Benefits

Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Teachers' Retirement System (TRS)
Matching employer contribution into a defined contribution program (new employees)
Employer contribution into a defined benefit or defined contribution program (current employees)
Contributions to the Alaska Supplemental Annuity Plan in lieu of contributions to Social Security
Option to enroll in the Alaska Deferred Compensation Program
Note: The Defined Contribution Plan, Supplemental Annuity Plan and Deferred Compensation Program offer a variety of investment options

See https://drb.alaska.gov/retiree/ for additional information

Paid Leave & Other Benefits

Personal leave with an accrual rate increase based on time served
Twelve (12) paid holidays a year

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