Title: Forensic Scientist
Description: The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office Forensic Services Laboratory, an ISO 17025 accredited laboratory, is currently accepting applications for a Forensic Scientist position in the Chemistry Section. Under the direction of the Forensic Drug Identification Technical Leader:
• Uses scientific testing procedures to analyze evidence in order to determine the presence of controlled substances.
• Prepares accurate and precise notes and technical reports.
• Testifies as an expert witness regarding the scientific conclusions obtained from analysis.
• Provides technical assistance to members of law enforcement and the criminal justice community.
• Performs maintenance, calibration, and quality control on scientific instruments.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
• Possess a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university in one of the natural sciences or closely related field; and possess at least four years’ experience as a qualified forensic scientist specializing in Drug Identification or comparable experience.
• College coursework must include 20 hours of chemistry, including two semesters of general chemistry with laboratory, two semesters of organic chemistry, and one semester of organic chemistry laboratory.
*An organic chemistry laboratory that is integrated into a 4- or 5-hour organic chemistry course will satisfy the laboratory requirement.
•survey or introductory coursework intended for non-chemistry majors will not satisfy the above requirements.
*Both overall academic record and applicable job experience will be factors for consideration; however, prior job experience will not replace the minimum academic requirement.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
• Six or more years of experience as a qualified forensic scientist specializing in Drug Identification.
• Advance degree in Chemistry or related scientific field.
• American Board of Criminalistics Certification.
• Knowledge of laboratory information management systems (LIMS).
APPL/CATION REQUIREMENTS
The following materials are required:
• Curriculum vitae
• Transcripts
• All application and employment documents listed at the Beaufort County Sheriff s Office employment website ; available for download at https://bcso.net/recruitment-center/
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 30 days from posting
Closing Date for position: 11/07/2025
Location of Position:, South Carolina
Additional Information: PDF Description of Opportunity