Forensic Specialist Toxicology Unit 2026-02062

Posting number: 2026-02062

Department: Attorney General

Division: DCI Lab

Job classification: PSFC08 - FORENSIC SPECIALIST

Posting type: Open

Categories: Law Enforcement, Laboratory

Summary

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: 


The Division of Criminal Investigation, under the Attorney General's Office, seeks qualified applicants for the Forensic Specialist position in the Toxicology Unit. This family of positions includes those responsible for handling the physical evidence of a crime in a laboratory setting for agencies of the State of Wyoming. Under general supervision, these positions are responsible for performing specific forensic examinations supporting ongoing criminal investigations, creating written reports outlining those examinations, and presenting the results in court as necessary. In addition, these positions may have some input into setting a budget and ensuring project goals are achieved.
 

Working for the State of Wyoming offers more than a paycheck. Our total compensation package includes:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays
• Retirement - Pension and 457B plans that help you build a secure future
• Flexible schedules and work-life balance options
• Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities and MUCH MORE!  

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Human Resource Contact: Stacy Berres / 307-777-7130 / stacy.berres@wyo.gov 


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed at the job level.

• Performs examinations on evidence leading to forensic conclusions for use in legal proceedings in all types of cases.
• Prepares written reports of forensic analysis and conclusions for use in legal proceedings.
• Examination, identification, and comparison of evidence and/or investigation of various types of crimes.
• Conducts routine examination and/or investigation under direct supervision.
• Demonstrates effective use of case management to meet the case and/or court deadlines.
• May provide expert forensic guidance and advice to judges, prosecutors, and defense attorneys to prepare exploratory questions for witnesses.
• May participate in quality control and quality assurance checks on chemicals, standards, and quality-affecting materials used in the respective units.
• Perform technical and/or administrative reviews on reports generated by other Unit personnel. 
• May perform technical review and confirmation of identifications and associations on reports in multiple sub-disciplines.
• May testify as an expert witness.
• Conduct field crime scene work to gather and analyze evidence.

Examples of duties

PREFERENCES:


Preference may be given to candidates with a degree in Chemistry, Toxicology or other physical sciences plus 0-2 years of progressive work experience in a forensic laboratory.
 

KNOWLEDGE: 

• Knowledge of the general theory and application of toxicology.
• Knowledge of forensic laboratory analysis techniques and applications.
• Knowledge of methods, procedures, equipment, and materials used in forensic toxicology analysis and their limitations.
• Knowledge of laboratory instrumentation.
• Knowledge of criminal law.
• Knowledge of the theory and application of forensic sciences, statistics, and evidence preservation processes relates to modern forensic laboratory techniques, practices, and procedures.
• Knowledge of research or investigative techniques and controls, which limit or expand the significance of the findings.
• Knowledge