Forensic Laboratory Scientist I

Forensic Laboratory Scientist I

Salary

$33,600.00 - $57,330.00 Annually

Location

61 - RANKIN COUNTY, MS

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

9645-0...rank

Department

0713 - DPS-DIVISION OF CRIME LABORATORIES

Opening Date

04/23/2025

Closing Date

4/29/2025 11:59 PM Central

Agency Minimum Salary

$33,600.00

Agency Maximum Salary

$57,330.00

About the Agency

The Mississippi Department of Public Safety's goal is to make Mississippi a safer place for the state's three million residents. Our employees perform a variety of tasks, including issuing driver's licenses and firearm permits, patrolling our roads and highways, keeping drugs off the streets, providing training and certification to law enforcement agencies, conducting forensic analysis and investigations, and much more. For questions regarding this position please contact ....

About the Position

This job opportunity is in the Medical Examiner's Office in Pearl, Mississippi and will serve as the Medical Examiners Assistant. Duties and responsibilities of the Medical Examiner Assistant shall be but not limited to maintaining the chain of custody of all evidence. This will include human remains, DNA, fingerprints, clothing, projectiles, toxicology specimens, gunshot residue (GSR), sexual assault, and nail clippings. Prepare all required paperwork needed for pathology/Anthropology/odontology documentation along with the creation of all case folders/packets for autopsy. The organization of incoming and outgoing cases and knowledge of all documentation needed after death, (Autopsy permits, Death investigation forms, Death certificates, etc.). Be able to communicate information between ME office and Funeral Home and/or Transport agencies. Fingerprinting of all decedents that come to the office for autopsy. Work involves forensic photography of: human remains, clothing, and evidence. The collection of all required specimens for toxicological, chemistry or other ancillary testing, and radiology- multiple x-rays of human remains. Be able to maintain case and patient confidentiality as well as dignity of the deceased. Have extensive knowledge of anatomy and physiology of the human body along with assisting with external and internal examinations of human remains. Anatomical dissection and removal of internal organs, projectiles, foreign bodies, etc. as directed by supervising pathologist. Work involves demonstrating proficiency in the ME electronic casefile system (Currently Justice Trax), (MDIlog), (Excel). Be able to assist in scientific identifications though: DNA, dental, fingerprints, and surgical hardware.

What you'll need to be Successful

Critical Thinking; Good Laboratory Practices; Observation and Attention to Detail; Computer Proficiency

Preferred Qualifications

Typically requires a Bachelor's degree related to forensic, chemical, physical, or biological science and 0-2 years of experience. Specific degree and/or certification requirements based on assigned unit.

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Characteristics of Work

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Employer

State of Mississippi

Address

210 East Capitol Street

Suite 800

Jackson, Mississippi, 39201

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