Research Analyst

The State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection (DESPP) is recruiting for a Research Analyst to work within the Toxicology unit within the Chemical Analysis Section of the Division of Scientific Services. 

If you have experience in interpreting data and communicating research findings in a law enforcement, or related, environment, we invite you to apply to this opportunity! 

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

• SCHEDULE: This position is full-time, 40 hours per week, scheduled Monday through Friday.
• LOCTION: On-site position, centrally located in Meriden, CT.
• NOTE: This is a grant funded position with an end date of September 30, 2026.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU 
State of Connecticut employees participate in a competitive benefits plan that includes:

• Excellent health and dental coverage;
• A generous retirement plan;
• Paid time off;
• A healthy work-life balance!

YOUR ROLE 
In this role, you will work alongside lab professionals, forensic science examiners and will collaborate with law enforcement partners as needed. 

Training may include the following:

• Fulfilling information requests from the public or other government agencies or organizations;
• Submitting data to required federal government agencies;
• Creating trends reports based on driving under the influence data;
• Generating monthly statistical reports to fulfill grant related reporting for driving under the influence cases;
• Analyzing existing research to improve data analysis and reporting;
• Creating additional reports as required;
• Presenting data to the public, law enforcement, and stakeholders verbally, and through written reports;
• Other duties as assigned.

More details can be found in the class specification and the 'Examples of Duties' section below.
 

ABOUT US

Our Agency Mission

The Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection 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.

The Division of Scientific Services

The Division of Scientific Services provides forensic support to local, state and federal agencies throughout Connecticut. This division is divided into three analytical sections. They are the Chemical Analysis section (including toxicology, controlled substances, and chemistry), the Forensic Biology/DNA section, and the Identification section (including computer crimes).

The laboratory also has two non-analytical sections which include: the Quality section and the Laboratory Support Services section (including administration, evidence receiving, and case management).

A Message from our Commissioner

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

START WITH US. STAY WITH US. GROW WITH US.