Michigan Licensed Forensic Scientist

Job Summary

To support the Toxicology Unit, a full-time Michigan Licensed Forensic Scientist will examine forensic evidence related to criminal cases, testify in court, conduct crime scene investigations, and assist in validating new methods and equipment, receiving direct training until fully competent.

Key responsibilities

• Examine and analyze forensic evidence in toxicology related to criminal investigations
• Testify in court regarding findings and methodologies used in analyses
• Conduct crime scene investigations and support the validation of new forensic methods and equipment

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in forensic science, natural science, or a related pure or applied science
• No specific experience required for Forensic Scientist 9; one year of experience for Forensic Scientist 10; two years for Forensic Scientist P11
• Completion of courses in general and organic chemistry
• Completion of at least one analytical science course and one interpretive science course
• Ability to pass pre-employment screenings, including drug and background checks