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Wake County, NCtime type:
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End Date: November 15, 2025 (14 days left to apply)job requisition id:
JR-102053**Agency**Dept of Justice**Division**DOJ State Bureau of Investigation**Job Classification Title**Forensic Scientist Manager (S)**Position Number**60010603**Grade**NC22The North Carolina Department of Justice, led by the Attorney General of North Carolina, represents the state, state agencies, and elected officials, and defends the rights of the people of North Carolina. The Department handles all state criminal appeals cases and assists district attorneys with complex criminal cases at their request. Additionally, the Department of Justice includes the North Carolina State Crime Lab, the North Carolina Justice Academy, and the Sheriffs’ and Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Divisions.**Description of Work**Recruitment Range: $95,647 to $102,443
The primary purpose of the State Crime Laboratory is to accept, find, preserve and provide scientific forensic analysis of evidence for the criminal justice community. The forensic services provided include in-lab analyses, technical field assistance, and expert witness testimony in the following areas: Digital Evidence, Drug Chemistry, Firearm & Tool Mark, Forensic Biology, DNA Database, Latent Evidence, Toxicology and Trace Evidence.
The primary purpose of the Forensic Biology Section is to accept, find, preserve and analyze evidence for the presence and the source bodily fluids and report these findings to the requesting law enforcement officers and the criminal justice community. The forensic services provided include in-lab analyses in the areas of forensic serology and forensic DNA analysis.
This position has been given the overall responsibility and authority to direct and organize the Forensic Biology Section to maximize the overall efficiency and effectiveness of Forensic Scientists and resources available. This position incorporates supervisory and administrative functions which must be performed daily in a professional manner in the Crime Laboratory community. Further, this position is responsible for ensuring the overall work performed by the Forensic Scientists of the section is conducted in an efficient and timely manner. The accurateness and completeness of this information is ultimately the responsibility of the supervisor of the section. Periodic reviews must be conducted each month to determine the status of each Forensic Scientist’s workload, quality of work and timeliness in responding to submitting agencies.
This position must be able to communicate with local, state and federal officers, district attorneys and other law enforcement officials in the state and other jurisdictions throughout the country. Court officials and investigators rely on the technical data and advice provided by the supervisor to build cases. This position must be well versed on criminal justice procedures and criminal law to adequately advise officers inquiring for proper procedures and guidance. Prepares comprehensive and detailed reports pertaining to individual cases and applies the principles, techniques and procedures for modern criminal investigations.
This position must, at times, perform all duties of a Forensic Scientist including technical analyses, court testimony and technical field assistance.
This position will oversee all aspects of inspections, accreditation proceedings and annual audits conducted on the section. This process will involve ensuring the section is meeting or exceeding all approved standards set forth by the governing body.
Some travel, including some overnight stays are required.**Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences**Supervisory experience preferred.10 Years of Forensic Biology Laboratory experience.**Minimum Education and Experience**Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.Bachelor's degree with a major in biology, microbiology, molecular biology, biochemistry, genetics, animal science, zoology, medical technology, forensic science with biology/DNA concentration, or closely related curriculum from an appropriately accredited institution including coursework in biochemistry, genetic, molecular biology, statistics and population genetics and seven years of experience performing bench level analysis in forensic biology; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.**Necessary Special Requirement:**Must obtain individual certification consistent with international and ISO standards within eighteen months of the date the analyst becomes eligible to seek certification according to the standards of the certifying entity.**Supplemental Information:**Resumes and cover letters: To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the online application form. This information is used to determine if you meet the requirements of the position, and if you are selected, it is used to determine a salary offer.Using the terms "See Resume" or "See Attachment" will not be accepted, and your application will be rejected as incomplete.
Cover letters are highly encouraged but not required.
Credit for **foreign degrees** will only be given if verification of degree certification is attached to your application.
Transcripts for foreign degrees have to be evaluated by an organization like World Education Services to determine US equivalency.CONTACT INFORMATION:NC Department of Justice
Human Resources**Recruiters@ncdoj.gov****EEO Statement**The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.**Recruiter:**Andrea Cannon**Recruiter Email:**humanresources@ncdoj.govThe North Carolina Department of Justice, led by the Attorney General of North Carolina, represents the state, state agencies, and elected officials, and defends the rights of the people of North Carolina. The Department handles all state criminal appeals cases and assists district attorneys with complex criminal cases at their request. Additionally, the Department of Justice includes the North Carolina State Crime Lab, the North Carolina Justice Academy, and the Sheriffs’ and Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Divisions. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Wake County, NCtime type:
Full timeposted on:
Posted Todaytime left to apply:
End Date: November 15, 2025 (14 days left to apply)job requisition id:
JR-102053**Agency**Dept of Justice**Division**DOJ State Bureau of Investigation**Job Classification Title**Forensic Scientist Manager (S)**Position Number**60010603**Grade**NC22The North Carolina Department of Justice, led by the Attorney General of North Carolina, represents the state, state agencies, and elected officials, and defends the rights of the people of North Carolina. The Department handles all state criminal appeals cases and assists district attorneys with complex criminal cases at their request. Additionally, the Department of Justice includes the North Carolina State Crime Lab, the North Carolina Justice Academy, and the Sheriffs’ and Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Divisions.**Description of Work**Recruitment Range: $95,647 to $102,443
The primary purpose of the State Crime Laboratory is to accept, find, preserve and provide scientific forensic analysis of evidence for the criminal justice community. The forensic services provided include in-lab analyses, technical field assistance, and expert witness testimony in the following areas: Digital Evidence, Drug Chemistry, Firearm & Tool Mark, Forensic Biology, DNA Database, Latent Evidence, Toxicology and Trace Evidence.
The primary purpose of the Forensic Biology Section is to accept, find, preserve and analyze evidence for the presence and the source bodily fluids and report these findings to the requesting law enforcement officers and the criminal justice community. The forensic services provided include in-lab analyses in the areas of forensic serology and forensic DNA analysis.
This position has been given the overall responsibility and authority to direct and organize the Forensic Biology Section to maximize the overall efficiency and effectiveness of Forensic Scientists and resources available. This position incorporates supervisory and administrative functions which must be performed daily in a professional manner in the Crime Laboratory community. Further, this position is responsible for ensuring the overall work performed by the Forensic Scientists of the section is conducted in an efficient and timely manner. The accurateness and completeness of this information is ultimately the responsibility of the supervisor of the section. Periodic reviews must be conducted each month to determine the status of each Forensic Scientist’s workload, quality of work and timeliness in responding to submitting agencies.
This position must be able to communicate with local, state and federal officers, district attorneys and other law enforcement officials in the state and other jurisdictions throughout the country. Court officials and investigators rely on the technical data and advice provided by the supervisor to build cases. This position must be well versed on criminal justice procedures and criminal law to adequately advise officers inquiring for proper procedures and guidance. Prepares comprehensive and detailed reports pertaining to individual cases and applies the principles, techniques and procedures for modern criminal investigations.
This position must, at times, perform all duties of a Forensic Scientist including technical analyses, court testimony and technical field assistance.
This position will oversee all aspects of inspections, accreditation proceedings and annual audits conducted on the section. This process will involve ensuring the section is meeting or exceeding all approved standards set forth by the governing body.
Some travel, including some overnight stays are required.**Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences**Supervisory experience preferred.10 Years of Forensic Biology Laboratory experience.**Minimum Education and Experience**Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.Bachelor's degree with a major in biology, microbiology, molecular biology, biochemistry, genetics, animal science, zoology, medical technology, forensic science with biology/DNA concentration, or closely related curriculum from an appropriately accredited institution including coursework in biochemistry, genetic, molecular biology, statistics and population genetics and seven years of experience performing bench level analysis in forensic biology; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.**Necessary Special Requirement:**Must obtain individual certification consistent with international and ISO standards within eighteen months of the date the analyst becomes eligible to seek certification according to the standards of the certifying entity.**Supplemental Information:**Resumes and cover letters: To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the online application form. This information is used to determine if you meet the requirements of the position, and if you are selected, it is used to determine a salary offer.Using the terms "See Resume" or "See Attachment" will not be accepted, and your application will be rejected as incomplete.
Cover letters are highly encouraged but not required.
Credit for **foreign degrees** will only be given if verification of degree certification is attached to your application.
Transcripts for foreign degrees have to be evaluated by an organization like World Education Services to determine US equivalency.CONTACT INFORMATION:NC Department of Justice
Human Resources**Recruiters@ncdoj.gov****EEO Statement**The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.**Recruiter:**Andrea Cannon**Recruiter Email:**humanresources@ncdoj.govThe North Carolina Department of Justice, led by the Attorney General of North Carolina, represents the state, state agencies, and elected officials, and defends the rights of the people of North Carolina. The Department handles all state criminal appeals cases and assists district attorneys with complex criminal cases at their request. Additionally, the Department of Justice includes the North Carolina State Crime Lab, the North Carolina Justice Academy, and the Sheriffs’ and Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Divisions. #J-18808-Ljbffr