Connecticut
Forensic Science Examiner 1 (40 Hour) - #251211-2583FP-001
Connecticut, Meriden, Connecticut, us, 06451
Introduction
The State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection (DESPP) is recruiting for a Forensic Science Examiner I to join their team within the Division of Scientific Services in Meriden, CT. Position Highlights: The Forensic Science Examiner I will work within the Forensic Biology Unit. In this role, you will conduct full‑process examinations while working alongside lab professionals, forensic science examiners and will collaborate with law enforcement partners as needed. More details can be found in the class specification and the Examples of Duties section below. This position is full‑time, onsite, 40 hours per week, scheduled Monday through Friday. The Forensic Science Examiner I will receive training in Forensic Biology techniques. Training may include the following: Examination of submitted evidence and completion of written and electronic documentations; Performing serological screening and confirmatory analysis of body fluids; Collect evidentiary samples for DNA analysis; Conduct DNA testing of evidentiary samples; Prepare comprehensive reports; provide explanations and interpretations of results; Testify in court as an expert witness; Perform related duties, as required.
About Us DESPP is committed to protecting and improving the quality of life for all by providing a broad range of public safety services, training, regulatory guidance, and scientific services utilizing enforcement, prevention, education and state‑of‑the‑art science and technology. DESPP is structured on three key Strategic Pillars created by Commissioner Ronnell Higgins: 1. Operational Efficiency, Efficacy and Excellence • Making decisions through the thoughtful and informed use of data • Challenging the ‘that’s the way it’s always been done’ construct—i.e., thinking outside the box as to how we can improve • Constantly seeking better results 2. Shared Fiscal Responsibility • Recognizing our collective responsibility to steward the agency’s resources • Realigning planned budgetary actions to ensure that they are in taxpayers’ interests • Preparing together for potential budget stresses and fiscal challenges 3. Ethics and Accountability • Critically and constantly measuring our practices against our policies • Performing quarterly performance evaluations agency‑wide to measure success and flag areas needing improvement • Regularly engaging external partners for feedback and assessments • Opening our doors to Connecticut students and workers for apprenticeships, internships, and career pathways.
Purpose of Job Class (Nature of Work) In the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, Division of Scientific Services this class is accountable for independently performing a full range of tasks receiving, examining and conducting complex analyses of physical evidence resulting from all manners of criminal actions. DEOXYRIBONUCLEIC ACID (DNA) SECTION: Incumbents are responsible for performing complex analysis of forensic biology evidence such as nuclear and mitochondrial deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA). FORENSIC IDENTIFICATION SECTION: Incumbents are responsible for performing complex analysis of evidence such as latent fingerprints, electronic/digital imaging, firearms, ballistics, toolmarks, questioned documents, imprints and investigating electronic related criminal activity. TOXICOLOGY SECTION: Incumbents are responsible for performing complex analysis of forensic biology evidence such as trace, physical, chemical samples, autopsy specimens, body fluids, hairs, fibers and identification of suspected poisonous substances.
Examples of Duties Examines submitted evidence and completes a written description; Photographs evidence; Removes trace materials from evidence for analysis in areas of criminalistics and identification; Conducts complex criminalistic forensic analysis of evidence utilizing conventional wet chemistry methodologies and/or technical instrumentation relating to gas chromatography, ultra/violet spectrophotometry, atomic absorption spectrophotometry, mass spectrometry, Fourier‑transform infrared spectroscopy, emission spectrography, liquid thin layer and column chromatography, electrophoresis, scanning electron microscopy, polarized light microscopy, alternate light sources, photographic equipment and computer technology; Assists in reconstruction of crime scene; Conducts forensic identification in areas of documents, firearms and latent fingerprints; Maintains instrumentation and equipment and safeguards laboratory physical evidence; Participates in research programs; Conducts on‑scene collection and preservation of evidence; Handles materials and samples before and after analysis in order to maintain them for safekeeping; Prepares comprehensive reports; Provides explanations and interpretations of results; Testifies in court as an expert witness; May assist in training laboratory staff and law enforcement personnel; Performs related duties as required.
Knowledge, Skill and Ability Knowledge of modern methods utilized in crime scene processing and evidence identification; applicable techniques and procedures for analyzing evidentiary materials; physical laboratory instrumentation, documents, firearms, fingerprints and reconstruction techniques; Skills oral and written communication skills; interpersonal skills; Ability to conduct laboratory analysis; utilize computer software; act as an expert witness in a court of law; utilize computer software.
Minimum Qualifications – General Experience Six (6) years of experience in forensic analysis of evidentiary material.
Minimum Qualifications – Substitutions Allowed College training in forensic science, applied genomics, biochemistry, chemistry, genetics, molecular and cell biology or closely related field may be substituted for the General Experience required on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one‑half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor’s degree. A Master’s degree in forensic science, applied genomics, biochemistry, chemistry, genetics, molecular and cell biology or closely related field may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience. A Ph.D. in forensic science, applied genomics, biochemistry, chemistry, genetics, molecular and cell biology or closely related field may be substituted for the General Experience. Successful completion of a Connecticut Careers Trainee program approved by the Department of Administrative Services may be substituted for the General Experience.
Preferred Qualifications Professional experience with aseptic handling of forensic evidence; Professional experience conducting forensic serological testing and forensic evidence screening; Experience with general DNA techniques including extraction, quantitation, amplification or capillary electrophoresis injection; Experience working in a forensic science laboratory using a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS); Experience with report writing as it pertains to forensic DNA testing; Experience with courtroom testimony as it pertains to forensic DNA testing.
Special Requirements Incumbents in this class may be required to work flexible hours. Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.
Character Requirements In addition to the checking of references and facts in the application a thorough background investigation of each candidate may be conducted before persons are certified for permanent appointment.
Working Conditions Incumbents in this class may be exposed to communicable diseases and hazardous substances.
Conclusion AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.
Acknowledgement As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all‑inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.
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About Us DESPP is committed to protecting and improving the quality of life for all by providing a broad range of public safety services, training, regulatory guidance, and scientific services utilizing enforcement, prevention, education and state‑of‑the‑art science and technology. DESPP is structured on three key Strategic Pillars created by Commissioner Ronnell Higgins: 1. Operational Efficiency, Efficacy and Excellence • Making decisions through the thoughtful and informed use of data • Challenging the ‘that’s the way it’s always been done’ construct—i.e., thinking outside the box as to how we can improve • Constantly seeking better results 2. Shared Fiscal Responsibility • Recognizing our collective responsibility to steward the agency’s resources • Realigning planned budgetary actions to ensure that they are in taxpayers’ interests • Preparing together for potential budget stresses and fiscal challenges 3. Ethics and Accountability • Critically and constantly measuring our practices against our policies • Performing quarterly performance evaluations agency‑wide to measure success and flag areas needing improvement • Regularly engaging external partners for feedback and assessments • Opening our doors to Connecticut students and workers for apprenticeships, internships, and career pathways.
Purpose of Job Class (Nature of Work) In the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, Division of Scientific Services this class is accountable for independently performing a full range of tasks receiving, examining and conducting complex analyses of physical evidence resulting from all manners of criminal actions. DEOXYRIBONUCLEIC ACID (DNA) SECTION: Incumbents are responsible for performing complex analysis of forensic biology evidence such as nuclear and mitochondrial deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA). FORENSIC IDENTIFICATION SECTION: Incumbents are responsible for performing complex analysis of evidence such as latent fingerprints, electronic/digital imaging, firearms, ballistics, toolmarks, questioned documents, imprints and investigating electronic related criminal activity. TOXICOLOGY SECTION: Incumbents are responsible for performing complex analysis of forensic biology evidence such as trace, physical, chemical samples, autopsy specimens, body fluids, hairs, fibers and identification of suspected poisonous substances.
Examples of Duties Examines submitted evidence and completes a written description; Photographs evidence; Removes trace materials from evidence for analysis in areas of criminalistics and identification; Conducts complex criminalistic forensic analysis of evidence utilizing conventional wet chemistry methodologies and/or technical instrumentation relating to gas chromatography, ultra/violet spectrophotometry, atomic absorption spectrophotometry, mass spectrometry, Fourier‑transform infrared spectroscopy, emission spectrography, liquid thin layer and column chromatography, electrophoresis, scanning electron microscopy, polarized light microscopy, alternate light sources, photographic equipment and computer technology; Assists in reconstruction of crime scene; Conducts forensic identification in areas of documents, firearms and latent fingerprints; Maintains instrumentation and equipment and safeguards laboratory physical evidence; Participates in research programs; Conducts on‑scene collection and preservation of evidence; Handles materials and samples before and after analysis in order to maintain them for safekeeping; Prepares comprehensive reports; Provides explanations and interpretations of results; Testifies in court as an expert witness; May assist in training laboratory staff and law enforcement personnel; Performs related duties as required.
Knowledge, Skill and Ability Knowledge of modern methods utilized in crime scene processing and evidence identification; applicable techniques and procedures for analyzing evidentiary materials; physical laboratory instrumentation, documents, firearms, fingerprints and reconstruction techniques; Skills oral and written communication skills; interpersonal skills; Ability to conduct laboratory analysis; utilize computer software; act as an expert witness in a court of law; utilize computer software.
Minimum Qualifications – General Experience Six (6) years of experience in forensic analysis of evidentiary material.
Minimum Qualifications – Substitutions Allowed College training in forensic science, applied genomics, biochemistry, chemistry, genetics, molecular and cell biology or closely related field may be substituted for the General Experience required on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one‑half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor’s degree. A Master’s degree in forensic science, applied genomics, biochemistry, chemistry, genetics, molecular and cell biology or closely related field may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience. A Ph.D. in forensic science, applied genomics, biochemistry, chemistry, genetics, molecular and cell biology or closely related field may be substituted for the General Experience. Successful completion of a Connecticut Careers Trainee program approved by the Department of Administrative Services may be substituted for the General Experience.
Preferred Qualifications Professional experience with aseptic handling of forensic evidence; Professional experience conducting forensic serological testing and forensic evidence screening; Experience with general DNA techniques including extraction, quantitation, amplification or capillary electrophoresis injection; Experience working in a forensic science laboratory using a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS); Experience with report writing as it pertains to forensic DNA testing; Experience with courtroom testimony as it pertains to forensic DNA testing.
Special Requirements Incumbents in this class may be required to work flexible hours. Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.
Character Requirements In addition to the checking of references and facts in the application a thorough background investigation of each candidate may be conducted before persons are certified for permanent appointment.
Working Conditions Incumbents in this class may be exposed to communicable diseases and hazardous substances.
Conclusion AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.
Acknowledgement As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all‑inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.
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