CBI Forensic Scientist ; Drug Chemistry - Pueblo

CBI Forensic Scientist I (Drug Chemistry) - Pueblo

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THIS POSTING IS ONLY OPEN TO RESIDENTS OF THE STATE OF COLORADO AT THE TIME OF SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION.

The eligible list established with this recruitment may be used to fill other similar positions within the Colorado Department of Public Safety in the next 12 months.

Our Mission - Engaged employees working together to safeguard lives and to provide diverse public safety services to local communities.

Our Vision - Creating safer and more resilient communities across Colorado.

Our Core Values – Unity, Honor, Service.

• Medical and dental options are available for permanent employees and their dependents. We also offer short and long‑term disability coverage, and life insurance that includes legal resources and discounts.
• State contribution into Health Savings Account when enrolled in HDHP.
• Job protected medical leave under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the State of Colorado Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program (FAMLI).
• Paid medical leave benefits provided by the State of Colorado.
• Eligibility for hybrid or other flexible work arrangements based on the nature of the role.
• We offer unmatched retirement benefits including mandatory PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus optional 401K and 457 plans.
• CDPS provides generous time off including 11 paid holidays annually and accrued annual and sick leave and four annual wellness days.
• The Employee Assistance Program (C-SEAP) is available in every region of the state.
• Additional benefits offered include tuition reimbursement and reduced college tuition at CSU Global and DeVry University.
• Credit Union of Colorado membership eligibility.

About the Work Unit

The Colorado Bureau of Investigation Forensic Services (CBIFS) maintains four operational forensic science laboratories throughout the state:
Denver, Pueblo, Grand Junction and Greeley. Forensic Services is responsible for the scientific analysis of physical evidence collected from crime scenes. The role of our scientists is to evaluate and examine the evidence using the latest state‑of‑the‑art techniques, and objectively testify for the prosecution or defense for the federal, state and local law enforcement agencies that we serve.

Work Environment

• Typical work hours:
  Monday‑Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm.
• Primary work will be out of an office in Pueblo. Majority in‑person position.

About The Job

The trainee position is accountable for learning all aspects of safety, processes, operations, procedures, techniques, rules and regulations for the preservation, analysis and interpretation of physical evidence. The Forensic Scientist I must learn and perform all technical and administrative aspects of the work at the highest level of quality, ensuring the requirements of ISO/IEC 17025 are met.

• Technical aspects: proper handling and secure storage of evidence, chain of custody requirements, laboratory safety, and all facets of casework.
• Administrative aspects: evidence tracking, entering complete documentation into the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), and accurate, factual and timely report writing.

Key Responsibilities

• Discipline‑specific training and competency testing.
• Mentored casework under supervision.
• Consult with Forensic Scientist II & III for guidance and to resolve customer service scenarios.
• Act as liaison with law‑enforcement partners and consistently provide high‑level customer service.
• Participate in ongoing professional development and training.

Professional Development & Other Duties

• Stay current with discipline knowledge and attend training conferences, seminars and courses.
• Produce and share learning synopses in meetings.
• Recommend policy or procedure updates as appropriate.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college or university in biology, chemistry, or other natural science field.
• A copy of your official or unofficial college…