Forensic Scientist-AG

This position is a repost. Individuals who applied to the original posting, 240005NH/24-06-090, do not need to reapply in order to be considered.

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. 

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.

Bachelor's degree or an advanced degree in a chemical, physical, biology, or forensic science is required. The bachelor's degree and course content must meet the academic requirements of the laboratory's accrediting body. Coursework in Genetics, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Statistics/Population Genetics is required.  For courses without these exact titles, the course syllabus or a letter from an instructor may be required.

NOTE\:  A TRANSCRIPT MUST BE INCLUDED WHEN APPLYING FOR THIS POSITION.

Job Skills\: Forensics, Active Learning, Attention to Detail, Building Trust, Collaboration, Decision Making

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# 24-06-090RP

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

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.).

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.

What You'll Do:

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 DNA unit of the London Laboratory. This position will report to the lab every day.  The Bureau of Criminal Investigation, 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 duties for this position include, but are not limited to the following:

• Under administrative supervision, conducts tests on criminal evidence for DNA analysis (i.e., blood, semen and other body fluids & tissues).
• Collects, assists or advises in collection and preparation of evidence.
• Uses and interprets results from appropriate lab instrumentation.
• Makes conclusions and formulates opinions based on examinations performed.
• Prepares accurate reports for use by law enforcement officials and courts.
• 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.
• Formulates and implements training activities.
• 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.