- Agency
- Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences
- Location
- Auburn, AL
- Job Category
- Forensics Jobs
- Salary
- $33,081.60 – $50,174.40
- Website
- https://entojobs.tamu.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/79/2020/05/11915-State-Professional-Trainee-Information-Rev.-9-2019.pdf
- Description
- The Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences (ADFS) utilizes the State Professional Trainee (SPT) classification to fill vacant positions of Forensic Scientist, Associate. SPT is a training job class where the individual must meet all the minimum requirements for Forensic Scientist, Associate at the end of the training period. The majority of SPT training is conducted in our laboratory in Hoover, AL/Shelby County, AL. At the end of training the permanent job assignment could be located throughout the state. Applications should be submitted directly to ADFS Personnel Department at the address above or can be emailed to personnel@adfs.alabama.agov. Along with the application, please submit a copy of your official college transcript for each accredited postsecondary institution attended. Photocopies of transcripts, unofficial transcripts and information obtained from the internet will be accepted at this step. Applications without a copy of your transcript may not be considered until transcript is received. Submission of an application does not guarantee employment. If chosen, the candidate must sign a Limited Tenure Agreement and an official college transcript. An updated application could be required.
- Qualifications
- MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Bachelor’s degree from an accredited* college or university with a major in Chemistry, Biology, Bio- Chemistry, Medical Technology, Pharmacology, Medicinal Chemistry, Genetics, Physics, Toxicology, Chemical Engineering, Mathematics or closely related field. A Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in one of the above majors will substitute for up to one year of required experience. Persons with a Master’s Degree can only be in the position of State Professional Trainee for 1 year. A Ph.D. disqualifies you for State Professional. Please submit an application directly to State Personnel Department for Forensic Scientist, Associate. NOTE: If you have applied for Forensic Scientist, Associate and State Personnel has accepted your application, you DO NOT qualify for State Professional Trainee. EXPERIENCE If chosen, the individual cannot have more than 2 years’ experience. Candidates with experience can apply; however, once the total experience reaches 2 years, the employee must be promoted/appointed to Forensic Scientist, Associate or be terminated. State Personnel will determine how much previous experience will be credited to applicants.
- Job Number
- 171
- Contact eMail
- personnel@adfs.alabama.agov