Forensic Scientist - Chemistry

Employment Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage
• Sick & Vacation leave
• Work-Life Balance programs : parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave
• Paid State Holidays
• Fitness Centers in select locations
• Employee discounts with the
• Retirement and deferred compensation programs

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Position Summary & Responsibilities :

Position Summary :

The KBI is accepting applications to fill Forensic Scientist positions in the Chemistry Section of the Forensic Science Laboratory, with locations in both Pittsburg and Topeka, Kansas.

Seeking qualified or entry-level candidates for the position.

Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following :

Forensic Scientist I-II : Duties of this position include, but are not limited to : training by means of an intensive training program to perform qualitative and quantitative analysis of drug evidence, paraphernalia, and pharmaceuticals using chemical, microscopic, and instrumental identification techniques;

writing reports; testifying in court as an expert witness; and performing general laboratory duties.

Forensic Scientist III : Duties include those listed above as well as conducting applied research and performing other advanced duties;

and assisting in training of scientists.

Qualifications : Education

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a life science with a minimum of 24 credit hours of chemistry related coursework.

Licensing & Certification

None

Minimum Qualifications

• Forensic Scientist I : Bachelor’s degree in a life science with a minimum of 24 credit hours of chemistry related coursework.
• Forensic Scientist II : Bachelor’s degree in a life science with a minimum of 24 credit hours of chemistry related coursework and two (2) years of relevant work experience.
• Forensic Scientist III : Bachelor’s degree in a life science with a minimum of 24 credit hours of chemistry related coursework and five (5) years of relevant work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Forensic Scientist I : Bachelor’s or advanced degree in chemistry or forensic chemical science.
• Forensic Scientist II : Bachelor’s or advanced degree in chemistry or forensic chemical science. Experience performing independent casework;

examining, evaluating, and reporting out results in chemistry casework. Experience testifying in a court of law as a Forensic Chemist.

Experience working with an ISO / IEC 17025 accredited forensic science laboratory.

Forensic Scientist II : Bachelor’s or advanced degree in chemistry or forensic chemical science. Experience performing independent casework;

examining, evaluating, and reporting out results in chemistry casework. Experience testifying in a court of law as a Forensic Chemist.

Experience in training other scientists or conducting relevant research. Experience working with an ISO / IEC 17025 accredited forensic science laboratory.

Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements

As a condition of employment, you will be subject to a pre-employment process to include a polygraph examination, fingerprint based records check, and comprehensive background investigation, including reference check of past and present employers.

The pre-employment process will be waived for current KBI personnel who have previously completed the screening requirements