State of Ohio
Job Description - Forensic Scientist (250009O6)
Forensic Scientist (250009O6)
Organization Attorney General
Primary Location United States of America-OHIO-Summit County-Richfield
Other Locations United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus, United States of America-OHIO-Madison County-London
Compensation: $31.94 - $51.36
Schedule Full-time
Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00-5:00
Primary Job Skill Technical Skills: Forensics
Professional Skills: Active Learning, Attention to Detail, Building Trust, Collaboration, Decision Making
Agency Overview The Ohio Attorney General’s Office has played a vital role in shaping Ohio’s past and present and the work it does today helps chart the state’s future. The office consists of nearly 30 distinct sections that advocate for consumers and victims of crime, assist the criminal justice community, provide legal counsel for state offices and agencies, and enforce certain state laws. In these and other capacities, staff members interact with tens of thousands of Ohioans each year.
What You’ll Do The Ohio Attorney General's Office is currently seeking a public-minded individual for a Forensic Scientist vacancy in the Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) Section within the Chemistry unit of the Richfield or London Laboratory. This position will report to the lab every day. The bureau is the state’s official crime lab serving the criminal justice community and protecting Ohio families. BCI also provides expert criminal investigative services to local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies upon request. With offices throughout the state, BCI stands ready to respond 24/7 to local law enforcement agencies’ needs at no cost to the requesting agency.
Additional Duties
Identify unknown chemical compounds
Interpret chromatographic charts from instrumentation
Perform wet chemistry, extractions, thin-layer and column chromatography
Conduct various chemical, biological and microscopic examinations
Make conclusions and formulate opinions based on examinations performed
Prepare accurate reports for use by law enforcement officials and courts
Confere with law enforcement officials regarding examinations performed and conclusions reached
Testify in court concerning evidence examined and analysis performed
Advise other employees and law enforcement agencies on topics of analysis, court testimony, interpretation of results, and reports
Assist or direct investigators with evidence collection
Prepare reagents and other processing chemicals
Perform any other related duties and projects as assigned
Qualifications Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a directly related science (e.g., chemistry, biology, forensic science, physics, health science, medical technology, etc.). The bachelor’s degree and course content must meet the academic requirements of the laboratory’s accrediting body.
Completion of coursework in ALL of the following: Organic Chemistry 1 and a lab; Organic Chemistry 2 and a lab; Analytical Chemistry and a lab.
OR Bachelor’s degree with 4 years of training and experience directly related to chemistry which includes one year of college level chemistry (ten semester hours, including lab hours, or equivalent), as recognized by the laboratory system.
NOTE: A TRANSCRIPT MUST BE INCLUDED WHEN APPLYING FOR THIS POSITION
Unusual Working Conditions Exposure to caustic chemicals, explosives, odors, firearms, drugs, decomposing tissue & physiological fluids & contagious diseases. May require overnight travel.
Job Skills Forensics, Active Learning, Attention to Detail, Building Trust, Collaboration, Decision Making
Supplemental Information The Attorney General’s Office is a dynamic organization that offers career opportunities across many different disciplines to people from all backgrounds and experiences. We do not discriminate in any way. All people are equal under the law, and it is so at the AGO. This is a workplace where talent gains you entry and performance determines your career path. Staff can join and lead employee resource groups and participate in online or in-person events to learn about the experiences of others.
Employees of the Attorney General’s Office must have been in their current positions for at least 12 months in order to be eligible for consideration.
The Ohio Attorney General’s Office may fill additional, similar positions as a result of this posting.
Equal Opportunity Statement The Ohio Attorney General’s Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
AGO#: 26-01-003
Background Check Information
Criminal history
Driving record
Taxes
Drug Test
Polygraph Test
Field Investigation
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Forensic Scientist (250009O6)
Organization Attorney General
Primary Location United States of America-OHIO-Summit County-Richfield
Other Locations United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus, United States of America-OHIO-Madison County-London
Compensation: $31.94 - $51.36
Schedule Full-time
Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00-5:00
Primary Job Skill Technical Skills: Forensics
Professional Skills: Active Learning, Attention to Detail, Building Trust, Collaboration, Decision Making
Agency Overview The Ohio Attorney General’s Office has played a vital role in shaping Ohio’s past and present and the work it does today helps chart the state’s future. The office consists of nearly 30 distinct sections that advocate for consumers and victims of crime, assist the criminal justice community, provide legal counsel for state offices and agencies, and enforce certain state laws. In these and other capacities, staff members interact with tens of thousands of Ohioans each year.
What You’ll Do The Ohio Attorney General's Office is currently seeking a public-minded individual for a Forensic Scientist vacancy in the Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) Section within the Chemistry unit of the Richfield or London Laboratory. This position will report to the lab every day. The bureau is the state’s official crime lab serving the criminal justice community and protecting Ohio families. BCI also provides expert criminal investigative services to local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies upon request. With offices throughout the state, BCI stands ready to respond 24/7 to local law enforcement agencies’ needs at no cost to the requesting agency.
Additional Duties
Identify unknown chemical compounds
Interpret chromatographic charts from instrumentation
Perform wet chemistry, extractions, thin-layer and column chromatography
Conduct various chemical, biological and microscopic examinations
Make conclusions and formulate opinions based on examinations performed
Prepare accurate reports for use by law enforcement officials and courts
Confere with law enforcement officials regarding examinations performed and conclusions reached
Testify in court concerning evidence examined and analysis performed
Advise other employees and law enforcement agencies on topics of analysis, court testimony, interpretation of results, and reports
Assist or direct investigators with evidence collection
Prepare reagents and other processing chemicals
Perform any other related duties and projects as assigned
Qualifications Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a directly related science (e.g., chemistry, biology, forensic science, physics, health science, medical technology, etc.). The bachelor’s degree and course content must meet the academic requirements of the laboratory’s accrediting body.
Completion of coursework in ALL of the following: Organic Chemistry 1 and a lab; Organic Chemistry 2 and a lab; Analytical Chemistry and a lab.
OR Bachelor’s degree with 4 years of training and experience directly related to chemistry which includes one year of college level chemistry (ten semester hours, including lab hours, or equivalent), as recognized by the laboratory system.
NOTE: A TRANSCRIPT MUST BE INCLUDED WHEN APPLYING FOR THIS POSITION
Unusual Working Conditions Exposure to caustic chemicals, explosives, odors, firearms, drugs, decomposing tissue & physiological fluids & contagious diseases. May require overnight travel.
Job Skills Forensics, Active Learning, Attention to Detail, Building Trust, Collaboration, Decision Making
Supplemental Information The Attorney General’s Office is a dynamic organization that offers career opportunities across many different disciplines to people from all backgrounds and experiences. We do not discriminate in any way. All people are equal under the law, and it is so at the AGO. This is a workplace where talent gains you entry and performance determines your career path. Staff can join and lead employee resource groups and participate in online or in-person events to learn about the experiences of others.
Employees of the Attorney General’s Office must have been in their current positions for at least 12 months in order to be eligible for consideration.
The Ohio Attorney General’s Office may fill additional, similar positions as a result of this posting.
Equal Opportunity Statement The Ohio Attorney General’s Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
AGO#: 26-01-003
Background Check Information
Criminal history
Driving record
Taxes
Drug Test
Polygraph Test
Field Investigation
Internet search on publicly available and job related information through social media and search engines
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