Forensic Science Examiner 1 (40 Hour)

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In the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, Division of Scientific Services this class is accountable for independently performing a full range of tasks receiving, examining and conducting complex analyses of physical evidence resulting from all manners of criminal actions.

• Knowledge of
  • modern methods utilized in crime scene processing and evidence identification;
  • applicable techniques and procedures for analyzing evidentiary materials;
  • physical laboratory instrumentation, documents, firearms, fingerprints and reconstruction techniques;
• Skills
  • oral and written communication skills;
  • interpersonal skills;
• Ability to
  • conduct laboratory analysis;
  • utilize computer software;
  • act as an expert witness in a court of law;
  • utilize computer software.

Six (6) years of experience in forensic analysis of evidentiary material.

• College training in forensic science, applied genomics, biochemistry, chemistry, genetics, molecular and cell biology or closely related field may be substituted for the General Experience required on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.
• A Master's degree in forensic science, applied genomics, biochemistry, chemistry, genetics, molecular and cell biology or closely related field may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.
• A Ph.D. in forensic science, applied genomics, biochemistry, chemistry, genetics, molecular and cell biology or closely related field may be substituted for the General Experience.
• Successful completion of a Connecticut Careers Trainee program approved by the Department of Administrative Services may be substituted for the General Experience.

• Experience with aseptic handling of forensic evidence;
• Experience conducting forensic serological testing or evidence screening;
• Professional experience conducting general DNA techniques including extraction, quantitation, amplification or capillary electrophoresis;
• Experience with report writing as it pertains to forensic casework; and
• Experience with courtroom testimony as it pertains to forensic testing.

• Incumbents in this class may be required to work flexible hours.
• Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.

In addition to the checking of references and facts in the application a thorough background investigation of each candidate may be conducted before persons are certified for permanent appointment.

Incumbents in this class may be exposed to communicable diseases and hazardous substances.

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.