Job Description - Forensic Scientist-AG (24000C59)
Organization
Attorney General
Agency Contact Name and Information: Tina.Webb@ohioago.gov
Primary Location
United States of America-OHIO-Madison County-London
Other Locations
United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus
Compensation: $30.56/hr-$49.15/hr
Schedule
Full-time
Work Hours: Variable/Non-Standard
Union: Attorney General FOP
Primary Job Skill
Technical Skills: Forensics
Professional Skills: Active Learning, Attention to Detail, Building Trust, Collaboration, Decision Making
About Us
The Ohio Attorney General’s Office has played a vital role in shaping Ohio’s past and present and the work it does today helps chart the state’s future. The office consists of nearly 30 distinct sections that advocate for consumers and victims of crime, assist the criminal justice community, provide legal counsel for state offices and agencies, and enforce certain state laws. In these and other capacities, staff members interact with tens of thousands of Ohioans each year.
Job Description
This position is a repost. Individuals who applied to the original posting, 240009DK/24-09-146, do not need to reapply in order to be considered.
What you’ll do:
The Bureau of Criminal Identification, known as BCI, is the state’s official crime lab serving the criminal justice community and protecting Ohio families. BCI also provides expert criminal investigative services to local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies upon request. With offices throughout the state, BCI stands ready to respond 24/7 to local law enforcement agencies’ needs at no cost to the requesting agency.
Staff at BCI work every day to provide the highest level of service. This includes special agents who are on call 24/7 to offer investigative assistance at crime scenes, knowledgeable scientists and forensic specialists using cutting-edge technology to process evidence to bring criminals to justice, and criminal intelligence analysts and identification specialists who help local law enforcement solve cases. Experienced special agents, forensic scientists, and other law enforcement experts’ staff BCI’s three main divisions: 1) Identifications 2) Investigations and 3) Laboratory.
The Ohio Attorney General's Office is currently seeking a public-minded individual for a Forensic Scientist vacancy in the Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) Section within the Databasing unit of the London Laboratory. This position will report to the lab with some work from home available.
Duties
Duties may include, but are not limited to:
* Under administrative supervision, conduct genetic tests (to include mitochondrial DNA analysis) on items of evidence from unidentified human remains and reference standards (i.e., blood, semen, bones, and other body fluids & tissues) and conducts tests on offender samples for entry into the database. The process includes sampling the item, DNA extraction, quantification, amplification, analysis using capillary electrophoresis and/or massively parallel sequencing.
* Analyze and interpret results using lab manuals.
* Makes conclusions and formulates opinions based on examinations performed.
* Perform statistical analyses.
* Prepares accurate reports for use by law enforcement officials and courts.
* Assists with the CODIS database.
* Confers with law enforcement officials (e.g., police, deputies, investigators, courts) regarding examinations performed and conclusions reached.
* Testifies in court concerning evidence examined and analyses performed.
* Contributes to validation reports.
* Advises other employees and law enforcement agencies on topics of analysis, court testimony, interpretation of results and reports, etc.
* Assists or directs investigators with evidence collection.
* Gives lectures to community groups.
* Keeps current with improved or new methods: researches and interprets literature on analytical methods.
* Develops new methods and maintains professional liaisons with colleagues in DNA testing and research.
* Performs related miscellaneous lab duties.
* Performs photographic tasks.
* Maintains equipment and work area.
* Prepares reagents and other processing chemicals.
* Any other related duties as assigned.
Why Work for the State of Ohio
At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website. Our benefits package includes:
* Medical Coverage
* Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
* Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
* Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
* Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
* Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)
*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or an advanced degree in a chemical, physical, or biology science or forensic science. The bachelor's degree & course content must meet the academic requirements of the laboratory's accrediting body.
Job Skills: Forensics, Active Learning, Attention to Detail, Building Trust, Collaboration, Decision Making
Supplemental Information
The Attorney General’s Office is a dynamic organization that offers career opportunities across many different disciplines. AGO leadership strives to maintain an inclusive workplace. We begin by being an equal opportunity employer, a workplace where talent gains you entry and performance determines your career path. Staff can join and lead employee resource groups, participate in online or in-person events discussing society’s impact on our services and workplace, and learn about different cultures and experiences.
Employees of the Attorney General's Office must have been in their current positions for at least 12 months in order to be eligible for consideration.
The Attorney General's Office may fill additional, similar positions as a result of this posting.
The Ohio Attorney General’s Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
AGO#: 24-09-146RP
Background Check Information
Selected candidate(s) will be subject to the following background checks:
* Criminal history
* Driving record
* Taxes
* Drug Test
* Polygraph Test
* Field Investigation
* Psychological examination
In addition, an Internet search may be conducted of publicly available and job related information through social media (Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, etc.) or through the use of search engines (Google, Bing, etc.)
ADA Statement
Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.
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