Forensic Scientist- Chemistry

No Handshake applications will be considered.  Applicants must apply on the state of Kansas job site:  https://jobs.sok.ks.gov/psc/sokhrprdcg/APPLICANT/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=217483&PostingSeq=1

The KBI is accepting applications to fill a Forensic Scientist position in the Chemistry Section of the Forensic Science Laboratory, located in Pittsburg, 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

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

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