Forensic Scientist - Seized Drugs

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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 05/28/26

Applications Due
06/18/26

Vacancy ID216999

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Agency State Police, Division of

Title Forensic Scientist - Seized Drugs

Occupational Category

I.T. Engineering, Sciences

Salary Grade
14

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary Range From $0 to $0 Annually

Employment Type

Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Cattaraugus

Street Address Western Satellite Crime Laboratory

City Olean

StateNY

Zip Code
14760

Duties Description Forensic Scientist 1 - Seized Drugs

Entry level for scientists with no previous forensic lab experience. Must successfully complete training in Seized Drugs under the guidance of the Supervisor of Forensic Services and/or Technical Coordinator. Appropriate training with competency and/or proficiency tests will be completed before assuming any casework.

Analyzes submitted evidence using instrumentation and required techniques, adhering to security protocols and policies; interprets result sand findings for use in court; prepares data for interpretation by higher level State Police Forensic Scientists; uses automated systems to record results; and maintains and enhances expertise and technical proficiency in the field of forensics. Will inform the appropriate supervisor of any unusual or unexpected developments that may occur during his/her analysis.

Be familiar with, and aware of work completed and analyses performed in other laboratory sections.

Forensic Scientist 2 - Seized Drugs

Will be proficient in all the duties of a Forensic Scientist 1 - Seized Drugs.

Continues training in Seized Drugs; performs analysis on case work that is of limited technical complexity utilizing established procedures; plans and executes analyses using the necessary instrumentation and techniques according to proper quality control procedures so results and findings can be interpreted and reported for court purposes.

When standard procedures are not applicable, the Forensic Scientist 2 will discuss alternate or modified methodologies with the Supervisor of Forensic Services, Technical Coordinator or designated Forensic Scientist 3 prior to conducting analysis.

Will be expected to maintain and enhance his/her expertise and maintain technical proficiency in the field of forensic Drug Chemistry.

Forensic Scientist 3 - Seized Drugs

Will be proficient in all the duties of a Forensic Scientist 2 - Seized Drugs.

Will perform analyses of complex cases, work with little supervision, and exercise considerable independent judgment in evaluating possible alternative methods of analysis and modify existing methodology to fit particular investigations, subject to approval of the Supervisor of Forensic Services and/or Technical Coordinator.

Will interpret data and results derived from analyses and report findings and conclusions. Reviews casework of other examiners for peer review and provides training for State Police Forensic Scientists 1.

Will be proficient in the use of scientific techniques and instrumentation and be expected to perform troubleshooting and maintenance tasks within the section.

May be required to assume the duties of the Supervisor of Forensic Services and/or Technical Coordinator in his/her absence.

Minimum Qualifications Forensic Scientist 1 - Seized Drugs

A Bachelor's Degree in the natural sciences, physical sciences, or forensic science. A degree in forensic science must include a concentration in biology or chemistry and include laboratory work with an emphasis on upper-level coursework in chemistry, biology or other natural/physical sciences. All transcripts will be reviewed to determine eligibility.

Forensic Scientist 2 - Seized Drugs

A Bachelor's Degree in the natural sciences, physical sciences, or forensic science. A degree in forensic science must include a concentration in biology or chemistry and include laboratory work with an emphasis on upper-level coursework in chemistry, biology or other natural/physical sciences. All transcripts will be reviewed to determine eligibility.

AND

Have a minimum of eighteen months satisfactory experience performing the duties of a Forensic Scientist 1 - Seized Drugs or its equivalent in another laboratory.

AND

If…