Forensic Science Examiner ; at Connecticut Department of Administrative Services Meri

Job Summary

Forensic Science Examiner 1 – 40‑hour full‑time position within the Division of Scientific Services, Forensic Biology Unit, Connecticut State.

Location:

Meriden, CT. Salary range: $78,480 – $106,374 per year.

• Full‑process forensic biology examinations under the supervision of lab professionals.
• Collaborate with forensic science examiners and law‑enforcement partners.
• On‑site, 40 hours per week (Monday‑Friday).
• Receive training in forensic biology techniques including serological screening, DNA analysis, report preparation, and courtroom testimony.

• Examine submitted evidence and complete written and electronic documentation.
• Photograph evidence and document its condition.
• Remove trace materials for analysis in criminalistics and identification.
• Perform serological screening and confirmatory analysis of body fluids.
• Collect evidentiary samples for DNA analysis and conduct DNA testing.
• Prepare comprehensive reports, providing explanations and interpretations of results.
• Testify as an expert witness in court.
• Assist in crime‑scene reconstruction and on‑scene collection and preservation of evidence.
• Maintain instrumentation and equipment; safeguard laboratory physical evidence.
• Participate in research programs and apply emerging techniques.
• Assist in training laboratory staff and law‑enforcement personnel as needed.
• Perform related duties as required.

• Knowledge of modern crime‑scene processing and evidence identification methods.
• Understanding of analytical techniques and procedures for evidentiary materials.
• Proficiency with laboratory instrumentation, documents, firearms, fingerprints, and reconstruction techniques.
• Oral and written communication skills; interpersonal aptitude.
• Ability to conduct laboratory analysis, use computer software, and act as an expert witness in a court of law.

Six (6) years of experience in forensic analysis of evidentiary material.

• College training in forensic science, applied genomics, biochemistry, chemistry, genetics, molecular and cell biology, or a closely related field may substitute up to four (4) years of experience (15 semester hours per year).
• A Master’s degree may substitute one additional year of experience.
• A Ph.D. may substitute the required experience.
• Successful completion of a Connecticut Careers Trainee program approved by Department of Administrative Services may substitute experience.

• Professional experience with aseptic handling of forensic evidence.
• Experience conducting forensic serological testing and forensic evidence screening.
• Experience with 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 for forensic DNA testing.
• Experience with courtroom testimony related to forensic DNA testing.

• May be required to work flexible hours.
• May be required to travel.

Incumbents may be exposed to communicable diseases and hazardous substances.

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, and persons with disabilities. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.