Forensic Scientist III
Core
Perform casework on seized evidence (drugs, clandestine labs, food tampering) and provide expert witness testimony in state and federal courts.
Role type
Senior IC forensic scientist (drug chemistry)
Builds
Laboratory analysis reports and expert testimony for the North Carolina Criminal Justice System
Domain
Forensic science / Drug chemistry
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
GCMS instrumentation, FTIR instrumentation, Forensic Advantage LIMS, chemical reagent preparation, quality control testing, peer review of lab reports, court testimony
Preferred skills
American Board of Criminalistics certification (Drug Analysis/Seized Drug Analysis), ISO standards certification
Technologies
GCMS, FTIR, Forensic Advantage
Responsibilities
Analyze seized evidence including clandestine laboratory and drug tampering samples; prepare written analysis reports; testify in court; perform peer reviews of laboratory reports; maintain laboratory equipment and instrumentation.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC