North Carolina, State of (NC)
Forensic Scientist I - Drug Chemistry
SALARY
$41,173.00 - $67,369.00 Annually
LOCATION
Wake County, NC
JOB TYPE
Permanent Full-Time
JOB NUMBER
2012-01273
DEPARTMENT
Dept of Justice
DIVISION
DOJ Administrative
OPENING DATE
09/28/2012
CLOSING DATE
Continuous
WORK LOCATION
Raleigh, NC or Greensboro, NC
POSITION NUMBER
699997777
SALARY GRADE / SALARY GRADE EQUIVALENT
72
SALARY
$41,173.00 - $67,369.00 Annually
LOCATION
Wake County, NC
JOB TYPE
Permanent Full-Time
JOB NUMBER
2012-01273
DEPARTMENT
Dept of Justice
DIVISION
DOJ Administrative
OPENING DATE
09/28/2012
CLOSING DATE
Continuous
WORK LOCATION
Raleigh, NC or Greensboro, NC
POSITION NUMBER
699997777
SALARY GRADE / SALARY GRADE EQUIVALENT
72
Description of Work
- This is a non-sworn position, subject to the Fair Labor Standards Act and located in the Drug Chemistry Lab. Positions are located in Raleigh, NC or Greensboro, NC.
This position analyzes drug and/or toxicology evidence, prepares laboratory results, and testifies in court. Overtime is required in this position.
The forensic scientist shall be required to obtain individual certification consistent with international and ISO standards within 18 months of the date the analyst becomes eligible to seek certification according to the standards of the certifying entity.
Selected candidate will undergo and must successfully complete a comprehensive background investigation. .
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies
- Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesEmployees must have a working knowledge of the principles, concepts, theories, reference sources and laboratory practices involved with the forensic examination of evidence.Employees must have a working knowledge of criminal law and of the rules and regulations regarding evidence gathering and handling.Employees must have a working knowledge of scientific methodology and of laboratory safety practices.Ability to perform and record complex standardized and non-standardized laboratory tests and procedures.Ability to analyze results, interpret methodology and to understand and solve theoretical problems.Ability to express technical information clearly both orally and in writing when reporting results, testifying or explaining procedures to others.Ability to understand and follow complex oral and written instructions.Ability to perceive colors normally and make olfactory distinctions.Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
- Minimum Education and Experience – Drug ChemistryBachelor's degree with a major in chemistry or closely related curriculum from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of experience performing bench level analysis in drug chemistry; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.Necessary Special Requirement: Must obtain individual certification consistent with international and ISO standards within 18 months of the date the analyst becomes eligible to seek certification according to the standards of the certifying entity.Transcripts MUST be submitted at the time of application. An unofficial transcript is acceptable at time of application. If selected, an official transcript must be provided. Applications without transcripts will be considered incomplete, and will not be processed.
Supplemental and Contact Information
- The NC Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The NC Department of Justice uses Merit-Based Recruitment to select from among the most qualified applicants to fill positions subject to the State Personnel Act
We encourage you to apply electronically. All applicants must complete and submit a State application for employment using the new NEOGOV Online Job Application System (http://www.osp.state.nc.us/jobs/) for the State of North Carolina.
To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the online application form. Any information not included on the application form cannot be considered for qualifying credit. Any licenses or certificates must be included in the appropriate section of the application form.
Applicants are required to attach a copy of their DD-214 or discharge orders if they wish to obtain veterans preference.Once the position has been filled, all on-line applicants will be notified via the e-mail provided at the time of application.919-716-6490
CONTACT INFORMATION:
NC Department of Justice
Human Resources Management Office
Lisa Sasser, Recruitment Specialist
114 W. Edenton Street
Raleigh, NC 27603
- Employer
- North Carolina, State of (NC)
- Website
- http://www.http://www.oshr.nc.gov/jobs//index.html
- Address
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NOTE: Apply to the department listed on posting
An Equal Opportunity Employer, North Carolina, State Government
- Employer
- North Carolina, State of (NC)
- Website
- http://www.http://www.oshr.nc.gov/jobs//index.html
- Address
-
NOTE: Apply to the department listed on posting
An Equal Opportunity Employer, North Carolina, State Government
- Forensic Scientist I - Drug Chemistry Supplemental Questionnaire
- * QUESTION 1
- Have you included a copy of your College transcript? An unofficial transcript is acceptable at time of application. If selected, an official transcript must be provided. If no transcript is attached, the application is considered incomplete and will not be considered for employment.
- * QUESTION 2
- 1. Irrespective of jurisdiction, have you ever been convicted of or committed a felony or any other criminal offense for which the authorized punishment could include imprisonment for more than two years?
- * QUESTION 3
- 2. Will you submit to a comprehensive background investigation, credit check, submission of fingerprints, pre-employment polygraph, psychological evaluation, medical examination and urinalysis drug screening, (and physical fitness assessment for sworn applicants only)?
- * QUESTION 4
- 3. Have you illegally delivered/transferred or sold any drug at anytime in your life?
- * QUESTION 5
- I certify that all responses provided in this application are true and complete and I understand any intentional misstatement or omission of information may remove me from consideration for employment. I further understand that all responses will be verified during the background investigation and if applicable, a polygraph examination"
- * QUESTION 6
- Please indicate which location you would be interested in working in: Raleigh, Wake County Greensboro, Guilford County
- * Required Question