TBI SPECIAL AGENT-FORENSIC SCIENTIST 2
DRUG CHEMISTRY UNIT, KNOXVILLE CRIME LABORATORY
JOB DUTIES
Responsible for analyzing physical, biological, or chemical evidence submitted to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation; and composing technical laboratory reports describing the results of tests. Uses and maintains advanced scientific instrumentation. Consults with criminal court attorneys, and testifies in local, state, and federal courts on the results of forensic analysis. Serves as a consultant to law enforcement investigators across the state. Responsible for crime scene investigation requiring 24/7 on-call status on a rotating basis.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in chemistry, mathematics, or other natural or physical science; medical technology; forensic science, criminalistics, or other forensic related areas; including a minimum of thirty-six quarter hours in chemistry and two years of full-time professional forensic science work.
Substitution of Education for Experience: Additional graduate coursework in a natural or physical science, criminalistics or other forensic related area may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis to a maximum of one year. OR
Two years of forensic science work with the State of Tennessee.
MONTHLY SALARY RANGE:
$4,125 – $6,399
For additional information please contact
Lauren Hewgley
Human Resources Unit
Phone (615) 744-4284
Lauren.Hewgley@tn.gov
Apply for this position on requisition 152633 on the Tennessee Department of Human Resources website May 11 – May 17, 2016 at http://www.tn.gov/hr/topic/employment-opportunities.
Positions will remain posted from May 11 – May 17, 2016 for a total of five business days.
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is an equal opportunity, equal access, affirmative action employer.
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FORENSIC TECHNICIAN, TBI HEADQUARTERS
A total of 2 vacancies are available in the following units:
| Unit | Number of Vacancies |
| Evidence Receiving | 1 |
| Firearms Identification Unit | 1 |
JOB DUTIES
Responsible for receiving evidence from law enforcement officials, assigning laboratory testing, distributing evidence throughout the laboratory for testing, and/or assisting Forensic Scientists in conducting analysis on evidence. Independently performs basic laboratory functions and assists scientists with more complex laboratory functions. Performs laboratory quality control, enters test results, generates reports using the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), and performs basic clerical activities. Communicates with Law Enforcement Agencies and/or the public regarding evidence. Testifies in court as required regarding testing and/or chain of custody.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience: Education equivalent to graduation from a standard high school and two years of full-time experience in one or a combination of the following areas: (1) any professional laboratory work or; (2) non-professional laboratory work receiving and classifying evidence or; (3) any professional law enforcement work or; (4) non-professional law enforcement work receiving and classifying evidence. Course work credit received from an accredited college or university may substitute for the required experience on a month-for-month basis to a maximum of two years.
MONTHLY SALARY RANGE:
$2,637 – $4,219
For additional information please contact
Lauren Hewgley
Human Resources Unit
Phone (615) 744-4284
Lauren.Hewgley@tn.gov
Apply for this position on requisition 152612 on the Tennessee Department of Human Resources website May 11 – May 17, 2016 at http://www.tn.gov/hr/topic/employment-opportunities.
These positions will remain posted from May 11 – May 17, 2016, for a total of five business days.
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is an equal opportunity, equal access, affirmative action employer.
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