State of Wyoming
Forensic Specialist Toxicology Unit 2025-02020
State of Wyoming, Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States, 82007
Open Until Filled
General Description The Division of Criminal Investigation, under the Attorney General's Office, seeks qualified applicants for the Forensic Specialist position in the Toxicology Unit. This position involves handling physical evidence of a crime in a laboratory setting for agencies of the State of Wyoming. Under general supervision, responsibilities include performing forensic examinations supporting ongoing criminal investigations, creating written reports outlining those examinations, and presenting the results in court as necessary. The role may also involve input into setting a budget and ensuring project goals are achieved.
The State of Wyoming’s total compensation package includes:
Paid annual and sick leave
Paid holidays
Retirement with employer contributions
Deferred Compensation Plan with employer contributions
Health insurance with an employer contribution toward premiums
Insurance options for health, dental, life, vision, ambulance, and short- and long-term disability
Longevity pay
Human Resource Contact:
Stacy Berres / 307-777-7130 / stacy.berres@wyo.gov
Essential Functions
Performs examinations on evidence leading to forensic conclusions for use in legal proceedings in all types of cases.
Prepares written reports of forensic analysis and conclusions for use in legal proceedings.
Examines, identifies, and compares evidence and/or investigates various types of crimes.
Conducts routine examination and/or investigation under direct supervision.
Demonstrates effective use of case management to meet case and/or court deadlines.
Might provide expert forensic guidance and advice to judges, prosecutors, and defense attorneys to prepare exploratory questions for witnesses.
Might participate in quality control and quality assurance checks on chemicals, standards, and quality-affecting materials used in the units.
Performs technical and/or administrative reviews on reports generated by other unit personnel.
Might perform technical review and confirmation of identifications and associations on reports in multiple sub-disciplines.
Might testify as an expert witness.
Conducts field crime scene work to gather and analyze evidence.
Preferences:
Preference may be given to candidates with a degree in Chemistry, Toxicology, or other physical sciences plus 0-2 years of progressive work experience in a forensic laboratory.
Knowledge
Knowledge of the general theory and application of toxicology.
Knowledge of forensic laboratory analysis techniques and applications.
Knowledge of methods, procedures, equipment, and materials used in forensic toxicology analysis and their limitations.
Knowledge of laboratory instrumentation.
Knowledge of criminal law.
Knowledge of the theory and application of forensic sciences, statistics, and evidence preservation processes related to modern forensic laboratory techniques, practices, and procedures.
Knowledge of research or investigative techniques and controls, which limit or expand the significance of the findings.
Knowledge of the impact of work and testing performed in compliance with accreditation and state/federal regulations.
Knowledge of laboratory safety procedures, with emphasis on handling biohazardous materials.
Skill in laboratory techniques.
Skill in explaining scientific procedures and results to a layperson in understandable terms.
Skill in recording and maintaining detailed records.
Skill in maintaining confidentiality in all aspects of work.
Skill in maintaining a good rapport with criminal justice personnel and fellow employees.
Skill in working with others to achieve common goals.
Minimum Qualifications Education:
Bachelor’s degree, typically in Science.
Experience:
0-2 years of progressive work experience in forensic crime with acquired knowledge at the level of a Forensic Evidence Technician.
OR
Education & Experience Substitution: 3-5 years of progressive work experience in forensic crime with acquired knowledge at the level of a Forensic Evidence Technician.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
None.
Physical Working Conditions
Subject to being on-call 24/7 for the response to field crime scenes.
Notes
FLSA: Non-Exempt
A valid driver's license may be required.
Successful applicants are required to pass a criminal background investigation.
Click here to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.
URL: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm
The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.
Class Specifications are subject to change; please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.
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General Description The Division of Criminal Investigation, under the Attorney General's Office, seeks qualified applicants for the Forensic Specialist position in the Toxicology Unit. This position involves handling physical evidence of a crime in a laboratory setting for agencies of the State of Wyoming. Under general supervision, responsibilities include performing forensic examinations supporting ongoing criminal investigations, creating written reports outlining those examinations, and presenting the results in court as necessary. The role may also involve input into setting a budget and ensuring project goals are achieved.
The State of Wyoming’s total compensation package includes:
Paid annual and sick leave
Paid holidays
Retirement with employer contributions
Deferred Compensation Plan with employer contributions
Health insurance with an employer contribution toward premiums
Insurance options for health, dental, life, vision, ambulance, and short- and long-term disability
Longevity pay
Human Resource Contact:
Stacy Berres / 307-777-7130 / stacy.berres@wyo.gov
Essential Functions
Performs examinations on evidence leading to forensic conclusions for use in legal proceedings in all types of cases.
Prepares written reports of forensic analysis and conclusions for use in legal proceedings.
Examines, identifies, and compares evidence and/or investigates various types of crimes.
Conducts routine examination and/or investigation under direct supervision.
Demonstrates effective use of case management to meet case and/or court deadlines.
Might provide expert forensic guidance and advice to judges, prosecutors, and defense attorneys to prepare exploratory questions for witnesses.
Might participate in quality control and quality assurance checks on chemicals, standards, and quality-affecting materials used in the units.
Performs technical and/or administrative reviews on reports generated by other unit personnel.
Might perform technical review and confirmation of identifications and associations on reports in multiple sub-disciplines.
Might testify as an expert witness.
Conducts field crime scene work to gather and analyze evidence.
Preferences:
Preference may be given to candidates with a degree in Chemistry, Toxicology, or other physical sciences plus 0-2 years of progressive work experience in a forensic laboratory.
Knowledge
Knowledge of the general theory and application of toxicology.
Knowledge of forensic laboratory analysis techniques and applications.
Knowledge of methods, procedures, equipment, and materials used in forensic toxicology analysis and their limitations.
Knowledge of laboratory instrumentation.
Knowledge of criminal law.
Knowledge of the theory and application of forensic sciences, statistics, and evidence preservation processes related to modern forensic laboratory techniques, practices, and procedures.
Knowledge of research or investigative techniques and controls, which limit or expand the significance of the findings.
Knowledge of the impact of work and testing performed in compliance with accreditation and state/federal regulations.
Knowledge of laboratory safety procedures, with emphasis on handling biohazardous materials.
Skill in laboratory techniques.
Skill in explaining scientific procedures and results to a layperson in understandable terms.
Skill in recording and maintaining detailed records.
Skill in maintaining confidentiality in all aspects of work.
Skill in maintaining a good rapport with criminal justice personnel and fellow employees.
Skill in working with others to achieve common goals.
Minimum Qualifications Education:
Bachelor’s degree, typically in Science.
Experience:
0-2 years of progressive work experience in forensic crime with acquired knowledge at the level of a Forensic Evidence Technician.
OR
Education & Experience Substitution: 3-5 years of progressive work experience in forensic crime with acquired knowledge at the level of a Forensic Evidence Technician.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
None.
Physical Working Conditions
Subject to being on-call 24/7 for the response to field crime scenes.
Notes
FLSA: Non-Exempt
A valid driver's license may be required.
Successful applicants are required to pass a criminal background investigation.
Click here to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.
URL: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm
The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.
Class Specifications are subject to change; please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.
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