Forensic Scientist III; Toxicology/Blood Alcohol - TUC
Job in
Tucson, Pima County, Arizona, 85718, USA
Listing for:
Arizona-Department-of-Public-Safety
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-06-18
Job specializations:
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Science
Research Scientist
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Research/Development
Research Scientist
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 - 80000 USD Yearly
USD
60000.00
80000.00
YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Forensic Scientist III (Toxicology/Blood Alcohol - TUC)
The Arizona Department of Public Safety is seeking experienced and motivated individuals to join our team as a Forensic Scientist specializing in the TOXICOLOGY and BLOOD ALCOHOL disciplines. The role utilizes chemical, microscopic, chromatographic, and comparative techniques and instrumentation to examine, identify, and evaluate physical evidence which may include controlled dangerous substances; blood, urine, and other biological specimens; firearms; questioned documents;
latent prints; trace evidence; and other items of evidentiary value. Responsibilities include preparing technical reports, providing expert testimony in court, offering technical advice and guidance to and training other forensic scientists, recommending revisions to analytical methodology and purchase of scientific equipment, and serving as an experienced casework analyst working complex cases within the discipline. Supervision is received from a Supervising Forensic Scientist.
This may be a competitive or progressive classification. The recruitment will be used to establish an eighteen‑month eligibility list to fill current and future vacancies in the Tucson area. Recruitment may close without notice. Applicants must successfully complete the examination process. Written Examination is Pass/Fail. The Qualifications Appraisal Board (QAB) carries 100% weight.
NOTE:
Transcript copies (official or unofficial) are required with your application.
Key Responsibilities Examine, identify, and evaluate suspected evidence, including blood, semen, hair, fibers, paint chips, glass fragments, questioned documents, fire accelerants, soils, firearms, latent prints, drugs, poisons, alcoholic beverages, etc., using physical, chemical, microscopic, photographic, comparative, classification, computer, molecular biology, chromatographic, and visualization techniques and instrumentation.Prepare technical written reports documenting scientific analyses and results.Attend pre‑trial conferences, prepare exhibits for courtroom use, and provide expert testimony in courts throughout the state.Discuss laboratory test results and evidence collection with officers and attorneys.Remain current on scientific advancements through technical publications, presentations, and training to apply appropriate methodologies.Respond to crime‑scene incidents to gather, preserve, and move evidence to the crime lab for further analysis.Research and evaluate new methods of analysis to update scientific methodology.Provide general scientific information in response to questions from department staff, other agencies, and the public.Provide technical advice and guidance to other forensic scientists with difficult analyses.Train new forensic scientists in laboratory methodology and skills required to attain courtroom qualification.Instruct law enforcement personnel in training schools throughout the state in laboratory procedures such as recognizing, handling, and examining physical evidence.Recommend purchase of scientific equipment and supplies.Knowledge of
Principles and analytical procedures of chemistry, biology (including molecular biology), toxicology, criminalistics, fingerprints, questioned documents, or related sciences.Basic uses and effects of controlled substances.Hazards and toxicity of chemicals.Statutes and case law applicable to the assigned forensic discipline and use of physical evidence in court.Rules of criminal procedure concerning time limits, discovery, evidence, and expert witnesses.Crime‑scene procedures.Techniques for processing items of evidence at crime scenes.Mathematics related to analyzing scientific data.Coaching and training techniques to provide technical advice, guidance, and training.Skill in
Operating laboratory instruments, equipment, and computer systems related to areas of responsibility.Ability to
Define problems, establish facts, interpret information, and draw valid scientific conclusions.Recognize minute differences in shape and form.Chemically identify and quantitate compounds such as drugs, diluents, and poisons.Interpret scientific data to establish statistical probabilities of origin of biological and commercial products.Eff…
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