Cannabis Forensic Scientist I Denver Police Department Jobs

About Our Job
This is a limited position with an end date of October 2022 with the potential to be extended.
The Denver Police Department Crime Laboratory is currently seeking to hire a Forensic Scientist I to perform entry level professional forensic work while receiving on-the-job training in the methods, practices, procedures, and equipment of forensic science by applying physical sciences to the investigation of crimes and conducting scientific laboratory analyses on physical evidence.
The Denver Police Crime Laboratory investigates criminal cases from property crimes to sexual assault, homicide and other major crimes within the City and County of Denver.
This position will specifically focus on the analysis of Cannabis, delta-9 THC infused products and concentrates. This position will be located at Denver Crime Lab building at 1371 Cherokee Street.
Job responsibilities include:

• Receives comprehensive instruction in the scientific analysis of physical evidence, develops competencies in forensic science including the laboratory techniques, methods, practices, and equipment, and is assigned less complex casework.
  
• Conducts supervised chemical and biochemical analyzes of evidence to identify and confirm compositions and interpret results for use in felony investigations.
  
• Maintains chain-of-custody for evidence by recording description of evidence, laboratory identification numbers, dates, times, tests performed, techniques used, and other pertinent information.
  
• Prepares technical reports, maintains written and computer records of all tests, and consults with supervisors, investigators, and/or attorneys about findings and interpretation of results.
  
• Assists in the preparation of court testimony that links findings with conclusions and the establishment of the scientific soundness of analytical methods.
  
• Operates and performs preventive maintenance/minor repairs on state-of-the-art laboratory and analytical instrumentation and equipment.
  
• By position, visits crime scenes to assist with the identification, collection, and preservation of physical evidence.
  
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
  

About You
We realize your time is valuable so please do not apply if you do not have at least the following required minimum qualifications:
Education requirement: Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Physics, or a directly related natural science.
Experience Requirement: One (1) year bench experience working in a laboratory.
Education/Experience Equivalency: One (1) year of the appropriate type and level of experience may be substituted for each required year of post-high school education.
Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirements.
License/Certifications: It is a condition of employment that the Denver Police Forensics & Evidence Division form for consent for collection of a DNA sample be completed at the time of hire.
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CE2194 Forensic Scientist Staff
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Position Type
Limited (Fixed Term)
Position Salary Range
$57,860.00 - $95,469.00
Starting Pay
Based on education and experience
Agency
Denver Police Department
The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law.
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About Our Job

This is a limited position with an end date of October 2022 with the potential to be extended.

The Denver Police Department Crime Laboratory is currently seeking to hire a Forensic Scientist I to perform entry level professional forensic work while receiving on-the-job training in the methods, practices, procedures, and equipment of forensic science by applying physical sciences to the investigation of crimes and conducting scientific laboratory analyses on physical evidence.

The Denver Police Crime Laboratory investigates criminal cases from property crimes to sexual assault, homicide and other major crimes within the City and County of Denver.

This position will specifically focus on the analysis of Cannabis, delta-9 THC infused products and concentrates. This position will be located at Denver Crime Lab building at 1371 Cherokee Street.

Job responsibilities include:

• Receives comprehensive instruction in the scientific analysis of physical evidence, develops competencies in forensic science including the laboratory techniques, methods, practices, and equipment, and is assigned less complex casework.
  

• Conducts supervised chemical and biochemical analyzes of evidence to identify and confirm compositions and interpret results for use in felony investigations.
  

• Maintains chain-of-custody for evidence by recording description of evidence, laboratory identification numbers, dates, times, tests performed, techniques used, and other pertinent information.
  

• Prepares technical reports, maintains written and computer records of all tests, and consults with supervisors, investigators, and/or attorneys about findings and interpretation of results.
  

• Assists in the preparation of court testimony that links findings with conclusions and the establishment of the scientific soundness of analytical methods.
  

• Operates and performs preventive maintenance/minor repairs on state-of-the-art laboratory and analytical instrumentation and equipment.
  

• By position, visits crime scenes to assist with the identification, collection, and preservation of physical evidence.
  

• Performs other related duties as assigned.
  

About You

We realize your time is valuable so please do not apply if you do not have at least the following required minimum qualifications:

Education requirement: Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Physics, or a directly related natural science.
Experience Requirement: One (1) year bench experience working in a laboratory.
Education/Experience Equivalency: One (1) year of the appropriate type and level of experience may be substituted for each required year of post-high school education.
Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirements.
License/Certifications: It is a condition of employment that the Denver Police Forensics & Evidence Division form for consent for collection of a DNA sample be completed at the time of hire.

About Everything Else

Job Profile

CE2194 Forensic Scientist Staff

Position Type

Limited (Fixed Term)

Position Salary Range

$57,860.00 - $95,469.00

Starting Pay

Based on education and experience

Agency

Denver Police Department

The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law.

Apply for this job with City and County of Denver

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By clicking the "Apply now" button, you'll be leaving Fazow and going to an external job application page for this company. Please research all companies before applying. When applying for jobs, you should NOT have to pay to apply. Fazow accepts no liability or responsibility as a consequence of any reliance upon information on external sites or in jobs listed on fazow.com.