Forensic Scientist - P11 - SSB​/FSD​/Northville Lab​/Biology DNA Unit

Job Title

Recruitment is for two vacancies. This position is responsible for examining forensic evidence in connection with criminal cases in the areas of Body Fluid  DNA for the Forensic Science Division. Duties also include testifying in court, crime scene investigations, and support the validation of new methods, equipment and instruments.

This position will receive direct training by a senior-level scientist or manager until fully competent. This position is required to perform all duties in a bias free manner.

Education:

Possession of a bachelor's degree in forensic science, natural science, or a related pure or applied science. Chemical/Biological Specialty:
Positions in the State Police Laboratory biology, controlled substances, trace evidence or toxicology areas require possession of a bachelor's degree in forensic science, chemistry, biochemistry, biology, microbiology, or a related pure or applied science.

Experience:

Forensic Scientist 9 No specific type or amount is required. Forensic Scientist 10 One year of professional experience working in a crime laboratory carrying out a variety of tests, analyses or production and research activities involving chemical, biochemical, biological or physical evidence samples, specimens, or products equivalent to a Forensic Scientist
9. Forensic Scientist P11 Two years of professional experience working in a crime laboratory carrying out a variety of tests, analyses or production and research activities involving chemical, biochemical, biological or physical evidence samples, specimens, or products equivalent to a Forensic Scientist, including one year equivalent to a Forensic Scientist 10.

This position will be filled as either a Specialist Trooper 11 or a Forensic Scientist 9-11. As a condition of employment, the selected applicant is required to submit a DNA sample for inclusion into the DNA Staff Index. This position requires passing a pre-employment screening, including passing a drug screen, criminal history background check and a fingerprint check by the Michigan State Police.

Please attach a cover memo, resume and a copy of your official college transcripts to your application. Unofficial transcripts will not be accepted. Please upload each document separately.

Please note:

Applicants will be screened out for failure to attach the required resume and cover letter to their application.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA coordinator.

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