Suffolk County Crime Laboratory, Hauppauge, NY
Forensic Scientist I (Trace Evidence)
Salary: approx. $76,000

Vacancy closes 8/1/24.

The Forensic Scientist will be responsible for the examination of hairs, fibers, and physical evidence. Additional examination may include paint, glass, tape, tire and footwear impressions and other trace evidence. The Forensic Scientist will also be responsible for the interpretation of data with reporting, and testimony as an expert witness at criminal trials. In addition, the duties may include crime scene response.

Applicants should be a current Trace Evidence analyst capable of signing casework reports.

Minimum Qualifications: A Bachelor’s Degree in one of the natural or forensic sciences from an accredited college or university; including or supplemented by sixteen (16) credit hours in chemistry;
1) At least 2 years of Trace Evidence casework experience and a current
casework signing analyst. Experience in Microscopy is a plus.

Or

2) A Master’s Degree in one of the natural or forensic sciences from an
accredited college or university (including or supplemented by sixteen (16)
credit hours in chemistry) may be substituted for one year of casework
experience, and a current casework signing analyst. Experience in
Microscopy is a plus.

For more information, use this link:
https://apps2.suffolkcountyny.gov/civilservice/specs/2264spe.html
Contact by email: thomas.zaveski@suffolkcountyny.gov
Thomas Zaveski, Forensic Scientist IV
Supervisor, Trace Evidence
Suffolk County Crime Laboratory
William J. Lindsey Complex, Building 487
725 Veterans Memorial Highway
Hauppauge, NY 11787-0099
Phone: 631-853-5585