Senior Forensic Scientist

City of Chicago, ILChicago, IL

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Overview

Schedule

Full-time

Career level

Entry-level

Remote

On-site

Job Description

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree or higher in Forensic Science, Physical or Natural Science, or a directly related field of science, plus two (2) years of work experience in an area of forensic analysis and/or science, OR

Should the above criteria not be fulfilled, the following options are acceptable:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's degree or higher in Forensic Science, Physical or Natural Science, or a directly related field, plus one (1) year of work experience in an area of forensic analysis and/or science

Licensure, Certification, or Other Qualifications

Professional certifications in any of the following discipline:

o International Association for Identification (IAI) Certification for latent prints

o Association of Firearm and Tool Mark Examiners (AFTE) Certification for firearms, toolmarks, and distance

determination

o American Board of Criminalistics Certification: Biological Evidence Screening, Comprehensive Criminalistics,

Drug Analysis, Forensic DNA or Foundational Knowledge

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS

This position requires applicants to complete an interview. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position, based on the interview will be selected.

Moderate Knowledge of:

forensic investigative methods, techniques and practices
evidence protection, recovery, and preservation techniques
scientific procedures and equipment used in forensic examination
safe handling practices for firearms and chemicals in use by the laboratory
chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations they undergo
use of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods

Knowledge of applicable City and department policies, procedures, rules, regulations, and ordinances Other knowledge as required for successful performance in the Forensic Scientist class

ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.

The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Military Friendly, and Fair Chance Employer.

The City of Chicago is committed to providing fair chance hiring and welcomes applicants with past convictions, recognizing the value of a diverse workforce and the potential for growth and positive change.

City of Chicago

Brandon Johnson, Mayor

Jul 30, 2026, 11:00:00 PM

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