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Location

Biloxi, MS | United States

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Job description

Duties

This position is with Mississippi Forensic Laboratory in HARRISON COUNTY, MS. This is Supervisory Forensic Lab level is work accountable for managing forensic and crime laboratory work, tests, analysis, and identification of physical evidence; providing administrative support to ensure that laboratory facilities and equipment are maintained; maintaining the safety equipment and supplies; overseeing the security, retention, and proper execution of evidence according to agency and statutory guidelines; developing and/or evaluating new techniques and procedures and instructs staff in their use; serving as an expert witness in court regarding the results of the analyses and examinations of physical evidence; preparing and reviewing technical reports of scientific examination results; investigating and distinguishing the type of firearms used in crimes providing instructions on forensics to law enforcement groups, schools, and other entities; and instructs law enforcement staff on laboratory functions and procedures. Employees ensure the accuracy of laboratory reports and work records reviews lab reports and documents to ensure compliance with laws and regulations; research new advances and techniques in forensic examinations; investigate and distinguish the type of firearms used in crimes; prepares and present programs on the Mississippi Crime Laboratory; assist in facilitating training and professional development of subordinate personnel; research and prepare grant requests. This is a senior level scientist responsible for the day-to-day operational line processing of the sexual assault evidence. Ensuring that the mandatory turnaround times are met as mandated by new legislation.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree related to forensic, chemical, physical, or biological science and 6+ years of experience. Specific degree and/or certification requirements based on assigned unit.

Preferred Qualifications

• Typically requires a Bachelor's degree related to forensic, chemical, physical, or biological science and 6+ years of experience. Specific degree and/or certification requirements based on assigned unit. Agency preferred qualifications: Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university related to forensic, chemical, physical, or biological science. 4 courses required as mandated by FBI QAS and L6S processing.

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Salary

$78.6k