Title: Forensic Scientist III – Chemistry/Drug – Joliet, IL
Description: Link to Apply: https://illinois.jobs2web.com/job/Joliet-Forensic-Scientist-III-ChemistryDrug-Joliet-IL-60432-1260/1382576200/
Position Overview:
As a Forensic Scientist III (Chemistry and Drug), you will serve as an advanced laboratory specialist responsible for:
• Under general supervision, conduct routine and advanced forensic analyses of controlled substances, cannabis, intoxicating compounds, and related evidence within the Drug Chemistry Section
• Assist the supervisor by preparing casework statistics, supporting administrative functions, and performing related operational duties
• Perform quality and safety checks, as well as routine maintenance on laboratory instruments such as infrared spectrophotometers and gas chromatograph/mass spectrometers
• Engage in ongoing professional development by reviewing current scientific literature to remain informed of advances in the field
Minimum Requirements
• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in natural science or forensic science. Option B requires, in addition to the bachelor’s degree in natural or forensic science requirement, a minimum of 20 semester hours of chemistry with a total of 60 semester hours of nature science.
• Requires five years of professional forensic science work.
Compensation:
Anticipated Starting Salary $7,602 monthly: Full Range $7,602 – $11,110 monthly
Benefits:
• Health, life, vision, and dental insurance.
• 12 weeks paid maternity/paternity leave.
• Pension Plan
• Deferred Compensation, and other pre-tax benefit programs.
• Employees earn twelve (12) paid sick days annually.
• Ten to twenty-five (10-25) paid vacation days based on years of service.
• Employees earn three (3) paid personal days pro-rated based on start date.
• Thirteen-Fourteen (13-14) paid state holidays annually.
Agency Contact: ISP.JobPostings@illinois.gov
Closing Date for position: 05/15/2026
Location of Position:, Illinois
Additional Information: PDF Description of Opportunity