Forensic Scientist II - Rapid/DNA Analyst - Police Department
Core
Conduct complex chemical, biological, physical, or comparative analysis of criminal evidence in a forensic laboratory.
Role type
Senior IC forensic scientist (DNA/Toxicology/Trace Evidence/Latent Prints)
Builds
Forensic lab reports and expert testimony for criminal cases
Domain
Law enforcement / Forensic science
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Comparative analysis of evidence, firearms/toolmarking examination, latent fingerprint identification, toxicology/serology/DNA analysis, trace evidence analysis, controlled dangerous substances identification, courtroom testimony, technical report writing
Preferred skills
Certification by Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (Drug Analysis), National Certifying Board certification in Latent Print Examination
Technologies
Computerized instruments, forensic analysis software
Responsibilities
Perform laboratory tests on unknown substances and evidence, conduct comparative analyses, testify in criminal court, write complex technical reports
Seniority
Mid-level IC (requires 2 years experience or Master's + 1 year)