NEOGOV · 3 months ago
FORENSIC SCIENTIST 1 (FS 1) Toxicology
WV, WV
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$60K/yr - $60K/yrNEOGOV is an agency of the West Virginia State Police, seeking to fill an entry-level position for a Forensic Scientist 1 in their Forensic Laboratory. The role involves training in forensic science methodologies, conducting examinations of evidence, and issuing forensic reports under supervision.
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Responsibilities
Learns methodology in performing critical analysis of evidence in criminal cases
Accepts and receives evidence
Conducts basic examinations of suspected evidence such as controlled substances, biological materials, latent fingerprints, firearms and tool markings, toxicology samples, ignitable liquids, gunshot residues, glass fractures and other trace evidence
Documents the examination results
Responsible for the proper use, maintenance, necessary replacement, and security of all personal and individual issue equipment
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in chemistry, biology, biochemistry, molecular biology, forensic sciences, natural sciences, or related field
Ability to complete a successful background check and polygraph examination
Possession of valid driver's license
Benefits
Life Insurance: PEIA offers $10,000 life insurance policies for all fulltime employees. PEIA also offers Optional Life Insurance of varying amounts that include $5,000 to $500,000 worth of coverage, subject to an insurability screening. For first time PEIA participants, PEIA allows up to $100,000 of Optional Life Insurance coverage for employees to enroll without the insurability screening. PEIA offers Dependent Life coverage, please visit the PEIA website for plans and pricing [PEIA (wv.gov)](https://peia.wv.gov/Pages/default.aspx)
The WV State Police also offers a $4,000 life insurance policy through UNUM Provident Life Insurance.
Retirement Plan: As WV public employees, all full-time public employees are required to participate with the Public Employees Retirement Plan, regulated by the Consolidated Public Retirement Board. Employees hired on or after July 1, 2015 will be members of the PERS II plan, contributing 6% of their gross monthly salary. WV State Police contributes 10% of the member’s gross monthly salary for a combined total of 16%. Please visit [https://www.wvretirement.com/PERS-TierII.html](https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wvretirement.com%2FPERS-TierII.html&data=04%7C01%7Camber.r.sanders%40wvsp.gov%7C7c779e5a63c34810d1d208d97eb0d009%7Ce4fdacfa2d604a02a0466cd2b03a294a%7C1%7C0%7C637680120158454256%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=Qe2FfI5pkpNJFr35YXDFb0cBEARNjNllx0yfYHrG2w4%3D&reserved=0) to explore the Retirement Benefits and Requirements.
An additional retirement option is available with Empower Retirement and functions as a 457 Retirement Plan. Please visit [https://www.empower-retirement.com/](https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.empower-retirement.com%2F&data=04%7C01%7Camber.r.sanders%40wvsp.gov%7C7c779e5a63c34810d1d208d97eb0d009%7Ce4fdacfa2d604a02a0466cd2b03a294a%7C1%7C0%7C637680120158454256%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=zabSn7aUHyjNkioXEhUV2aA44D7kJmQcpl7WvCZ1PmI%3D&reserved=0) to learn more about the retirement options for both pre- and post- tax contributions.
Additional Benefits: Mountaineer Flexible Benefits offers additional insurance such as Dental, Vision, Hearing, Legal, Short- and Long-term disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, and Health Savings Accounts (for qualifying employees who enroll in the PPB Plan C Health Plan offered by PEIA). To explore the variety of plans and prices, please visit [Mountaineer Flexible Benefits (wv.gov)](https://peia.wv.gov/Forms-Downloads/Pages/Mountaineer-Flexible-Benefits.aspx)
All full-time employees for the WV State Police receive a yearly $500 longevity salary increase.
All full-time employees earn 15-24 paid vacation days per year depending on longevity.
All full-time employees earn 1.5 sick days per month.
The state offers 12 paid holidays a year (for full-time employees).
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
Founded in 1999
501-1000 employees
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