Forensic Chemist
Salary
$33,600.00 - $57,330.00 Annually
Location
61 - RANKIN COUNTY, MS
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
9645-0...RKN
Department
0713 - DPS-DIVISION OF CRIME LABORATORIES
Opening Date
06/03/2025
Closing Date
6/17/2025 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 position is with Mississippi Forensic Laboratory, PEARL, MS, in RANKIN COUNTY. This is a journeyman-level position that will serve as a Forensic Chemist. This applicant will be responsible for but not limited to work that involves maintaining laboratory facilities, safety equipment, and supplies; preparing and reviewing technical reports of scientific examination results; ensuring security, retention, and proper execution of evidence according to agency statutory guidelines; serving in court as an expert witness and providing testimony regarding the analyses and examinations of physical evidence found; conducting forensic and laboratory work; reviewing, analyzing, and testing physical evidence collected; identifying scientific information and/or evidence relative to the case; interpreting test results in order to classify information in proper context for computer files; investigating and distinguishing the type of firearms used in crimes; receiving items as physical evidence into the laboratory; preparing physical evidence for an examination by Forensic Scientists; reviewing laboratory reports and work records for accuracy; and ensures staff are in compliance with laws and regulations. In addition, work involves supervising the work of Forensic Lab personnel; receiving formal and on-the-job training in forensic computer procedures; assisting in the planning of casework and coordinating work assignments; and researching new advances and techniques in forensic examinations. May provide training and guidance to lower-level forensic lab personnel.
What you'll need to be Successful
This position is with Mississippi Forensic Laboratory, PEARL, MS, in RANKIN COUNTY. This is a journeyman-level position that will serve as a Forensic Chemist. This applicant will be responsible for but not limited to work that involves maintaining laboratory facilities, safety equipment, and supplies; preparing and reviewing technical reports of scientific examination results; ensuring security, retention, and proper execution of evidence according to agency statutory guidelines; serving in court as an expert witness and providing testimony regarding the analyses and examinations of physical evidence found; conducting forensic and laboratory work; reviewing, analyzing, and testing physical evidence collected; identifying scientific information and/or evidence relative to the case; interpreting test results in order to classify information in proper context for computer files; investigating and distinguishing the type of firearms used in crimes; receiving items as physical evidence into the laboratory; preparing physical evidence for an examination by Forensic Scientists; reviewing laboratory reports and work records for accuracy; and ensures staff are in compliance with laws and regulations. In addition, work involves supervising the work of Forensic Lab personnel; receiving formal and on-the-job training in forensic computer procedures; assisting in the planning of casework and coordinating work assignments; and researching new advances and techniques in forensic examinations. May provide training and guidance to lower-level forensic lab personnel.
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. **Agency Preferred Qualifications: A Bachelor's degree in a physical science from an accredited four-year college or university. Minimum 24 hours in chemistry to include analytical chemistry or quantitative analysis. An experienced Forensic Chemist is required with 2 to 4 years of experience.
Characteristics of Work
See MSPB Careers for information regarding this classifications
Minimum 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.
Employer
State of Mississippi
Address
210 East Capitol Street
Suite 800
Jackson, Mississippi, 39201
Phone
...
...
Website
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
ACCOUNT
PRIVACY POLICY
TERMS OF USE
COOKIE SETTINGS
ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT
Copyright 2025
Salary
$33,600.00 - $57,330.00 Annually
Location
61 - RANKIN COUNTY, MS
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
9645-0...RKN
Department
0713 - DPS-DIVISION OF CRIME LABORATORIES
Opening Date
06/03/2025
Closing Date
6/17/2025 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 position is with Mississippi Forensic Laboratory, PEARL, MS, in RANKIN COUNTY. This is a journeyman-level position that will serve as a Forensic Chemist. This applicant will be responsible for but not limited to work that involves maintaining laboratory facilities, safety equipment, and supplies; preparing and reviewing technical reports of scientific examination results; ensuring security, retention, and proper execution of evidence according to agency statutory guidelines; serving in court as an expert witness and providing testimony regarding the analyses and examinations of physical evidence found; conducting forensic and laboratory work; reviewing, analyzing, and testing physical evidence collected; identifying scientific information and/or evidence relative to the case; interpreting test results in order to classify information in proper context for computer files; investigating and distinguishing the type of firearms used in crimes; receiving items as physical evidence into the laboratory; preparing physical evidence for an examination by Forensic Scientists; reviewing laboratory reports and work records for accuracy; and ensures staff are in compliance with laws and regulations. In addition, work involves supervising the work of Forensic Lab personnel; receiving formal and on-the-job training in forensic computer procedures; assisting in the planning of casework and coordinating work assignments; and researching new advances and techniques in forensic examinations. May provide training and guidance to lower-level forensic lab personnel.
What you'll need to be Successful
This position is with Mississippi Forensic Laboratory, PEARL, MS, in RANKIN COUNTY. This is a journeyman-level position that will serve as a Forensic Chemist. This applicant will be responsible for but not limited to work that involves maintaining laboratory facilities, safety equipment, and supplies; preparing and reviewing technical reports of scientific examination results; ensuring security, retention, and proper execution of evidence according to agency statutory guidelines; serving in court as an expert witness and providing testimony regarding the analyses and examinations of physical evidence found; conducting forensic and laboratory work; reviewing, analyzing, and testing physical evidence collected; identifying scientific information and/or evidence relative to the case; interpreting test results in order to classify information in proper context for computer files; investigating and distinguishing the type of firearms used in crimes; receiving items as physical evidence into the laboratory; preparing physical evidence for an examination by Forensic Scientists; reviewing laboratory reports and work records for accuracy; and ensures staff are in compliance with laws and regulations. In addition, work involves supervising the work of Forensic Lab personnel; receiving formal and on-the-job training in forensic computer procedures; assisting in the planning of casework and coordinating work assignments; and researching new advances and techniques in forensic examinations. May provide training and guidance to lower-level forensic lab personnel.
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. **Agency Preferred Qualifications: A Bachelor's degree in a physical science from an accredited four-year college or university. Minimum 24 hours in chemistry to include analytical chemistry or quantitative analysis. An experienced Forensic Chemist is required with 2 to 4 years of experience.
Characteristics of Work
See MSPB Careers for information regarding this classifications
Minimum 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.
Employer
State of Mississippi
Address
210 East Capitol Street
Suite 800
Jackson, Mississippi, 39201
Phone
...
...
Website
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
ACCOUNT
PRIVACY POLICY
TERMS OF USE
COOKIE SETTINGS
ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT
Copyright 2025
Job ID: 480300114
Originally Posted on: 6/7/2025
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