Employment Opportunities
Below are examples of current job openings that graduates from our program are qualified to apply for. Other sites to investigate include:
American Academy of Forensic Sciences http://www.aafs.org/default.asp?section_id=employment&page_id=current_openings
American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors: http://www.ascld.org/visitors/employment.php
Federal Bureau of Investigation: http://www.fbi.gov/employment/employ.htm
Forensic Magazine Job Listings: http://jobs.forensicmag.com/a/jbb/find-jobs
International Association for Identification: http://www.theiai.org/jobs/
United States Postal Inspection Service: http://postalinspectors.uspis.gov/employment/eligibility.aspx
United States Secret Service: http://www.secretservice.gov/opportunities.shtml
University of Nebraska Career Services: http://www.unl.edu/careers/
FORENSIC LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
The Hamilton County Coroner’s Laboratory, a full service ASCLD/LAB accredited laboratory of about 20 people, is seeking an entry level Forensic Laboratory Technician. The technician will be responsible for performing selected routine casework in the drug analysis, toxicology, and trace evidence sections of the laboratory, as well as providing expert witness testimony. In addition, this position involves performing accessioning duties as a toxicology lab aide. Qualifications include a minimum of a bachelor's degree in forensic science, chemistry, or other natural science from an accredited university. The technician will be required to comply with all safety, quality control, and other administrative criteria of the ASCLD/LAB accreditation program. Annual Salary: $35,157 + excellent retirement program and health benefits. Hamilton County is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. General information about the laboratory can be found at www.hamilton-co.org/coroner. Send a cover letter, college transcript, and resume. Applicants selected for an on-site interview will be required to travel to Cincinnati at their own expense.
CONTACT:
Robert G. Topmiller
Forensic Toxicologist
Hamilton County Coroner’s Laboratory
3159 Eden Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45219
Fax: (513) 946-8772
bob.topmiller@hamilton-co.org
Bode Technology is seeking applicants for the position of Research Scientist 1. Qualifications include a bachelor's degree plus one year of research experience in molecular biology, genetics, biochemistry or other related field. Must have a working knowledge of Human STR methods, DNA sequencing methods, and basic biochemistry techniques. Prior research experience preferred. Molecular systematics knowledge preferred. Security clearance preferred, but not required. U.S. citizenship required. This position performs research for U.S. government contracts relating to the DNA identification of humans, plants, animals, and bacteria. Please visit www.bodetech.com to submit your resume for consideration. In addition to your resume, please provide an unofficial transcript outlining any coursework relative to this position.
FORENSIC BIOLOGIST/SEROLOGIST
The Arkansas State Crime Laboratory has two openings for Forensic Biologist/Serologist positions.
The minimum requirement is a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology, Chemistry or closely-related field.
Job duties include analysis/identification of body fluids, collection of trace evidence materials, etc. The salary is negotiable.
The laboratory is located in Little Rock, Arkansas. The jobs will be posted on www.arstatejobs.org. Please obtain an application at that site.
CONTACT:
Lisa Channell
#3 Natural Resources Drive
Little Rock, AR 72215
(501) 683-6183
Fax: (501) 227-0713
lisa.channell@ascl.state.ar.us
FORENSIC SCIENTIST ENTRY
The official job announcement with referenced and required questions and forms is located at http://egov.oregon.gov/OSP/jobs/LESP0701.shtml
General Information
These positions are with the Oregon State Police, Forensic Services Division, Forensic Laboratories located inPortland, Springfield, Bend, Central Point, Ontario, and Pendleton.
To Qualify
Your PD100 application form will be reviewed to verify that you meet the qualifications stated in this section. To receive credit, your application form must clearly show that you have:
- a Bachelor's degree in a natural science such as biology, chemistry, microbiology, biochemistry, physics, forensic science, pharmacology, bacteriology, or a closely related field.
Preference may be given to applicants with a Bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry or physics depending on the forensic discipline(s) required when filling a position.
