{"code":"01869","codeVariants":["01869","1869"],"title":"FORENSIC CHEMIST","variant":null,"jurisdiction":"L","class_of_service":"C","work_week":null,"state_class_code":null,"local_class_code":"23","salary_range":null,"note":null,"salaryInferred":false,"synthetic":false,"syntheticReason":null,"full_description_html":"<b>FORENSIC CHEMIST</b> \n\n<b>DEFINITION:</b>\n\nUnder the direction of a Senior Forensic Chemist or other supervisory official in a forensic chemistry \nlaboratory, performs work involving the chemical analysis of various controlled substances submitted \nto the laboratory by police agencies for identification in connection with criminal investigation and \nprosecutions; performs other related duties as required.\n\n<b>NOTE:</b> The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using \nthis title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on \nthe job may not be listed.\n\n<b>EXAMPLES OF WORK:</b>\n\nConducts tests to analyze and identify various unknown substances.\n\nOperates microscopes, infrared and ultraviolet spectrophotometer, gas chromatograph and/or other \nanalytical equipment and instruments using various technical procedures and methods for analysis \nof evidence.\n\nPerforms toxicology screenings to identify substances that are likely to cause toxic symptoms.\n\nPerforms physical tests, measurements, photographs and distance estimates.\n\nCompares impact molds with tool marks and reproduces them in pictures or drawings for use by \nthe agency submitting the materials.\n\nRoutinely cleans, organizes and makes minor adjustments and/or repairs to laboratory instruments, \nequipment and glassware.\n\nTestifies in court as an expert witness on the results of laboratory analyses, examinations, policies \nand procedures.\n\nPrepares clear, technically sound, accurate and informative reports of chemical, microchemical, \ninstrumental and other laboratory examinations and analyses containing findings and conclusions.\n\nPrepares detailed information and reports for presentations in courts by law enforcement agencies.\n\nMaintains essential laboratory records and files.\n\nWill be required to learn how to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and \ninformation systems used by the agency, office or related units.\n\n<b>REQUIREMENTS:\n\nEDUCATION:</b>\n\nGraduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or a \nphysical science, which shall have included a minimum of twenty-four (24) semester hour credits \nin chemistry.\n\n<b>EXPERIENCE:</b>\n\nOne (1) year of experience in conducting various types of chemical tests, examinations and analyses\nin an analytical crime or forensic chemistry laboratory.\n\n<b>NOTE:</b> Candidates who meet the above Bachelor's requirement may substitute a Master's in\nForensic Science for the one (1) year of required experience.\n\n<b>NOTE:</b> A Master's degree in Chemistry may be substituted for the above education requirement \nand for the one (1) year of required experience.\n\n<b>LICENSE:</b>\n\nAppointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation \nof a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.\n\n<b>KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:</b>\n\nKnowledge of the principles, techniques, equipment and functions of forensic chemistry.\n\nKnowledge of the care and routine maintenance of standard laboratory equipment.\n\nKnowledge of chemical laboratory procedures, techniques, equipment and supplies used in making \nchemical and related microscopic tests, essays, examinations and analyses.\n\nKnowledge of laboratory safety practices, procedures and hazards.\n\nKnowledge of the preparation and content of laboratory reports concerning tests, examinations and \nanalyses.\n\nAbility to organize assigned chemical and related laboratory work, analyze problems in the field of \nforensic chemistry and develop effective work methods.\n\nAbility to follow appropriate procedures while conducting specific tests, examinations, essays and \nanalyses.\n\nAbility to safely and carefully utilize a variety of laboratory instruments and equipment.\n\nAbility to conduct chemical, physical and microchemical tests and analyses to determine the origin \nand nature of various materials and substances.\n\nAbility to conduct physical tests and measurements, take photographs, make distance estimates \nand compare impact molds with tool marks.\n\nAbility to make legible drawings for use in court.\n\nAbility to prepare detailed information and reports in a form understandable to and usable for \npresentation in court by police analyses.\n\nAbility to act as an expert witness in court proceedings and give testimonies concerning results \nof laboratory examinations and analyses.\n\nAbility to prepare clear, technically sound, accurate and informative reports of chemical, \nmicrochemical and other laboratory examinations, tests, and analyses containing findings, \nconclusions, and recommendations.\n\nAbility to prepare and maintain essential records and files.\n\nAbility to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems \nused by the agency, office or related units.\n\nAbility to read, write, speak, understand or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties \nof this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of \ncommunication.\n\nPersons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible if they can perform the essential functions of \nthe job with or without reasonable accommodation. If the accommodation cannot be made because \nit would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may be eligible.\n\n<b>This job specification is applicable to the following title code:</b><b>Job<br />Spec<br />Code</b><b>Variant</b><b>State,<br />Local or<br />Common</b><b>Class of<br />Service</b><b>Work<br />Week</b><b>State<br />Class<br />Code</b><b>Local<br />Class<br />Code</b><b>Salary<br />Range</b><b>Note</b>01869LC N/A23-<br />This job specification is for <b>local</b> government use only.<br />Salary range is only applicable to state government.<br />Local salaries are established by individual local jurisdictions.<br /><br /> 9/28/2020","sections":{"DEFINITION":"Under the direction of a Senior Forensic Chemist or other supervisory official in a forensic chemistry \nlaboratory, performs work involving the chemical analysis of various controlled substances submitted \nto the laboratory by police agencies for identification in connection with criminal investigation and \nprosecutions; performs other related duties as required.","NOTE":"The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using \nthis title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on \nthe job may not be listed.\n\nCandidates who meet the above Bachelor's requirement may substitute a Master's in\nForensic Science for the one (1) year of required experience.\n\nA Master's degree in Chemistry may be substituted for the above education requirement \nand for the one (1) year of required experience.","EXAMPLES_OF_WORK":"Conducts tests to analyze and identify various unknown substances.\n\nOperates microscopes, infrared and ultraviolet spectrophotometer, gas chromatograph and/or other \nanalytical equipment and instruments using various technical procedures and methods for analysis \nof evidence.\n\nPerforms toxicology screenings to identify substances that are likely to cause toxic symptoms.\n\nPerforms physical tests, measurements, photographs and distance estimates.\n\nCompares impact molds with tool marks and reproduces them in pictures or drawings for use by \nthe agency submitting the materials.\n\nRoutinely cleans, organizes and makes minor adjustments and/or repairs to laboratory instruments, \nequipment and glassware.\n\nTestifies in court as an expert witness on the results of laboratory analyses, examinations, policies \nand procedures.\n\nPrepares clear, technically sound, accurate and informative reports of chemical, microchemical, \ninstrumental and other laboratory examinations and analyses containing findings and conclusions.\n\nPrepares detailed information and reports for presentations in courts by law enforcement agencies.\n\nMaintains essential laboratory records and files.\n\nWill be required to learn how to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and \ninformation systems used by the agency, office or related units.","EDUCATION":"Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or a \nphysical science, which shall have included a minimum of twenty-four (24) semester hour credits \nin chemistry.","EXPERIENCE":"One (1) year of experience in conducting various types of chemical tests, examinations and analyses\nin an analytical crime or forensic chemistry laboratory.","LICENSE":"Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation \nof a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.","KNOWLEDGE_AND_ABILITIES":"Knowledge of the principles, techniques, equipment and functions of forensic chemistry.\n\nKnowledge of the care and routine maintenance of standard laboratory equipment.\n\nKnowledge of chemical laboratory procedures, techniques, equipment and supplies used in making \nchemical and related microscopic tests, essays, examinations and analyses.\n\nKnowledge of laboratory safety practices, procedures and hazards.\n\nKnowledge of the preparation and content of laboratory reports concerning tests, examinations and \nanalyses.\n\nAbility to organize assigned chemical and related laboratory work, analyze problems in the field of \nforensic chemistry and develop effective work methods.\n\nAbility to follow appropriate procedures while conducting specific tests, examinations, essays and \nanalyses.\n\nAbility to safely and carefully utilize a variety of laboratory instruments and equipment.\n\nAbility to conduct chemical, physical and microchemical tests and analyses to determine the origin \nand nature of various materials and substances.\n\nAbility to conduct physical tests and measurements, take photographs, make distance estimates \nand compare impact molds with tool marks.\n\nAbility to make legible drawings for use in court.\n\nAbility to prepare detailed information and reports in a form understandable to and usable for \npresentation in court by police analyses.\n\nAbility to act as an expert witness in court proceedings and give testimonies concerning results \nof laboratory examinations and analyses.\n\nAbility to prepare clear, technically sound, accurate and informative reports of chemical, \nmicrochemical and other laboratory examinations, tests, and analyses containing findings, \nconclusions, and recommendations.\n\nAbility to prepare and maintain essential records and files.\n\nAbility to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems \nused by the agency, office or related units.\n\nAbility to read, write, speak, understand or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties \nof this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of \ncommunication.\n\nPersons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible if they can perform the essential functions of \nthe job with or without reasonable accommodation. If the accommodation cannot be made because \nit would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may be eligible."},"searchable_text":"FORENSIC CHEMIST DEFINITION: Under the direction of a Senior Forensic Chemist or other supervisory official in a forensic chemistry laboratory, performs work involving the chemical analysis of various controlled substances submitted to the laboratory by police agencies for identification in connection with criminal investigation and prosecutions; performs other related duties as required. NOTE: The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed. EXAMPLES OF WORK: Conducts tests to analyze and identify various unknown substances. Operates microscopes, infrared and ultraviolet spectrophotometer, gas chromatograph and/or other analytical equipment and instruments using various technical procedures and methods for analysis of evidence. Performs toxicology screenings to identify substances that are likely to cause toxic symptoms. Performs physical tests, measurements, photographs and distance estimates. Compares impact molds with tool marks and reproduces them in pictures or drawings for use by the agency submitting the materials. Routinely cleans, organizes and makes minor adjustments and/or repairs to laboratory instruments, equipment and glassware. Testifies in court as an expert witness on the results of laboratory analyses, examinations, policies and procedures. Prepares clear, technically sound, accurate and informative reports of chemical, microchemical, instrumental and other laboratory examinations and analyses containing findings and conclusions. Prepares detailed information and reports for presentations in courts by law enforcement agencies. Maintains essential laboratory records and files. Will be required to learn how to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office or related units. REQUIREMENTS: EDUCATION: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or a physical science, which shall have included a minimum of twenty-four (24) semester hour credits in chemistry. EXPERIENCE: One (1) year of experience in conducting various types of chemical tests, examinations and analyses in an analytical crime or forensic chemistry laboratory. NOTE: Candidates who meet the above Bachelor's requirement may substitute a Master's in Forensic Science for the one (1) year of required experience. NOTE: A Master's degree in Chemistry may be substituted for the above education requirement and for the one (1) year of required experience. LICENSE: Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties of the position. KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of the principles, techniques, equipment and functions of forensic chemistry. Knowledge of the care and routine maintenance of standard laboratory equipment. Knowledge of chemical laboratory procedures, techniques, equipment and supplies used in making chemical and related microscopic tests, essays, examinations and analyses. Knowledge of laboratory safety practices, procedures and hazards. Knowledge of the preparation and content of laboratory reports concerning tests, examinations and analyses. Ability to organize assigned chemical and related laboratory work, analyze problems in the field of forensic chemistry and develop effective work methods. Ability to follow appropriate procedures while conducting specific tests, examinations, essays and analyses. Ability to safely and carefully utilize a variety of laboratory instruments and equipment. Ability to conduct chemical, physical and microchemical tests and analyses to determine the origin and nature of various materials and substances. Ability to conduct physical tests and measurements, take photographs, make distance estimates and compare impact molds with tool marks. Ability to make legible drawings for use in court. Ability to prepare detailed information and reports in a form understandable to and usable for presentation in court by police analyses. Ability to act as an expert witness in court proceedings and give testimonies concerning results of laboratory examinations and analyses. Ability to prepare clear, technically sound, accurate and informative reports of chemical, microchemical and other laboratory examinations, tests, and analyses containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations. Ability to prepare and maintain essential records and files. Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office or related units. Ability to read, write, speak, understand or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication. Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible if they can perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may be eligible. This job specification is applicable to the following title code: Job Spec Code Variant State, Local or Common Class of Service Work Week State Class Code Local Class Code Salary Range Note 01869 L C N/A 23 - This job specification is for local government use only. Salary range is only applicable to state government. Local salaries are established by individual local jurisdictions. 9/28/2020","snippet":"FORENSIC CHEMIST DEFINITION: Under the direction of a Senior Forensic Chemist or other supervisory official in a forensic chemistry laboratory, performs work involving the chemical analysis of various...","salary_meta":null,"education_level":"bachelor","experience_years":1,"has_license_requirement":true,"license_types":["driver"],"pension_system":"PERS","revision_date":"2020-09-28","erg_prefix":null,"erg_schedule":"A-P-R-S","range_number":null,"erg_name":null,"erg_union":null,"familyId":null,"familyName":null,"level":null,"specialization":null,"prefix":null,"isSupervisory":false}