Job Description

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Duties

The Chemistry discipline of the Alaska Scientific Crime Detection Laboratory provides analysis of seized drug and blood alcohol evidence. Additionally, the discipline manages the Statewide Breath Alcohol Program, which includes the calibration and maintenance of evidential breath testing instruments statewide.

A Forensic Scientist 3 in the Chemistry discipline performs scientific analysis in one or more of the areas listed above and presents those findings to the criminal justice system in both written reports and expert testimony. Additional duties include participation in method validation, review of OSAC standards, instrument maintenance, serving as a training mentor for laboratory personnel, and providing training to external stakeholders.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in natural science, physical science, forensic sciences, criminalistics, or a closely related field
-AND-
• The successful completion of the State of Alaska Forensic Scientist 2 flexible staffing plan for the chemistry discipline
-AND-
• Two years of experience as a Forensic Scientist 2 with the State of Alaska or the equivalent with another employer.

The experience and flex plan training may be earned concurrently.

Substitution:

• One year of additional Forensic Scientist 2 experience in the chemistry discipline will substitute for the flex plan training.

Special Note:

• Employees will be expected to successfully pass annual proficiency/competency tests.
• Appointments to positions in the Alaska Scientific Crime Detection Laboratory are subject to background requirements per ASCLD/LAB and the Department of Public Safety.
• A criminal background investigation, including fingerprinting, is required.

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