Forensic Scientist I
Core
Entry-level forensic scientist performing evidence collection, analysis, and reporting in disciplines including Crime Scene, Firearms, Biology/DNA, Latent Prints, Drugs, or Toxicology.
Role type
Entry-level forensic scientist (IC)
Builds
Forensic reports, expert testimony, and physical evidence analysis
Domain
Law enforcement / Forensic science
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Evidence handling, laboratory instrument operation, report writing, court testimony, database searching, latent print comparison, hazardous material handling
Preferred skills
Latent print comparison experience, AFIS system experience
Technologies
Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS), laboratory instruments
Responsibilities
Collect and process physical crime scene evidence, analyze evidence using specific forensic techniques, maintain training records and forensic reports, testify as an expert witness, respond to crime scenes (specific disciplines), conduct computer database searches for latent prints
Seniority
Entry-level, supervised IC