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State of Tennessee · 2 days ago

TBI FORENSIC SCIENTIST 1** - 01072026-73121

Davidson County, TN

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$68K/yr - $108K/yr

The State of Tennessee is seeking a TBI Forensic Scientist 1 to perform laboratory tests on physical, chemical, or biological evidence in support of criminal investigations. This role includes composing technical reports and testifying in court as an expert witness, while working under the guidance of a supervisor.

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No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Analyzes or assists in the analysis of physical and/or biological evidence using scientific principles, instrumentation, and methods to generate laboratory reports for use in the investigation of a crime

Evaluates and compares unknown forensic evidence against known reference standards and/or forensic databases [e.g., Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS), Combined DNA Index System (CODIS), National Integrated Ballistic Information Network (NIBIN)] to determine identity, similarities, patterns, or differences for use in the investigation of a crime

Demonstrates and articulates knowledge and proficiency in methodology for the assigned discipline through competency tests, presentations, question and answer sessions, mock cases, and mock court settings

Assists with discipline specific instrument maintenance and quality control duties to ensure the integrity of testing results

Uses the laboratory information system to review case information, track evidence, enter results, and generate reports

Documents, processes, and preserves forensic evidence in the laboratory for use in the investigation of a crime

Testifies and/or consults as an expert witness for judicial proceedings to communicate laboratory results

Performs technical and administrative peer reviews of forensic casework to ensure accuracy of testing results and compliance with laboratory and discipline specific policies

Qualification

ChemistryForensic ScienceLaboratory Information SystemBiologyQuality Control AnalysisReading ComprehensionLearning StrategiesProblem SensitivityMathematical ReasoningDeductive Reasoning

Required

A Bachelor's degree in chemistry, or other natural or physical sciences; forensic science, or other forensic related areas; including a minimum of thirty-six progressive quarter hours (twenty-four semester hours) in chemistry or equivalent chemistry and/or forensic science related coursework

A transcript with all chemistry credits or equivalent chemistry and/or forensic science related credits is required to be uploaded with an employment application

Be at least eighteen (18) years of age on the date of application

Be a citizen of the United States

Possess a valid motor vehicle operator's license

Supply a fingerprint sample in a manner prescribed by the TBI for a fingerprint based criminal history records check

Complete a criminal history and background disclosure form in a manner approved by the appointing authority and agree to release all records involving any criminal history or necessary records to the appointing authority

Be subject to an intense background investigation in a manner prescribed by the appointing authority, which includes but not limited to a check of State and Federal criminal records, driving history, social media accounts, credit check, education, military, previous employment, drug use, and reference verification as well as a polygraph examination to this effect, which will require some travel to the appointment

Participate in pre-employment, random and for cause drug and substance abuse testing as required by departmental policies and procedures

Pass a psychological evaluation administered by a licensed mental health professional that is consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act and that relates to the essential functions of the position