Forensic Scientist II - Rapid​/DNA Analyst - Police Department

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A Forensic Scientist II conducts complex level of work in chemical, biological, physical or comparative analysis of criminal evidence in the Forensic Lab of unknown substances and evidence involved in crimes. Employees perform laboratory tests or comparative analyses in one of the specialized forensic discipline:
Firearms and toolmarking;
Controlled Dangerous Substances;
Toxicology, Serology, DNA, Trace Evidence or Latent Print Examination. Work of this class involves no supervisory duties or responsibilities.

Incumbents receive general supervision from a technical supervisor. Employees in this class work a rotating shift and are on-call 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Work is performed in a laboratory where there is exposure to toxic fumes and chemicals, unknown dangerous substances and sharp laboratory instruments. Work requires minimal physical exertion.

EDUCATION: A bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology, forensic science, criminal justice or a related physical or natural science from an accredited college or university

EXPERIENCE: Two years of experience in comparative analysis or scientific evaluation of evidence; examining firearms or examining and identifying latent fingerprints including experience in providing testimony in moot or criminal court.

NOTE EQUIVALENCIES: A master’s degree in chemistry, biology, forensic science, criminal justice or a related physical or natural science from an accredited college or university and one year of experience in comparative analysis or scientific evaluation of evidence; examining firearms or examining and identifying latent fingerprints including experience in providing testimony in moot or criminal court.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATES: Not applicable

NOTE: Positions in the Drug Analysis Unit require certification by the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene to analyze Controlled Dangerous Substances. Certification from a National Certifying Board in Latent Print Examination may be required.

• Knowledge of the principles and techniques of forensic science.
• Knowledge of the application of analytical chemistry, physics, biology and computer technology to forensic science.
• Knowledge of the rules governing the admissibility of evidence in court.
• Knowledge of the techniques and equipment used in identifying handwriting and suspect documents.
• Knowledge of the techniques and equipment used in the various areas of forensic science including serological analysis, trace evidence analysis, DNA analysis, arson investigation and controlled dangerous substances identification.
• Knowledge of the methods and procedures of firearms…