Forensic Scientist - Chemist Job at Beaufort County, SC, Beaufort, SC

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  • Beaufort County, SC
  • Beaufort, SC

Job Description

Salary: $60,000.00 - $80,000.00 Annually
Location : Beaufort
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: [click to reveal phone number]202500615
Division: Beaufort County Sheriff's Office
Opening Date: 10/09/2025
Closing Date: 11/9/2025 7:59 AM Eastern
FLSA: Exempt

Description
The Beaufort County Sheriffs 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.


Typical Qualifications

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).


APPLICA TION REQUIREMENTS:
The following materials are required:

  • Curriculum vitae
  • Transcripts
  • All application and employment documents listed at the Beaufort County Sheriffs Office employment website; available for download at


Supplemental Information

All applicants tentatively selected for a position with Beaufort County Council will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for the illegal use of drugs and to a background check prior to appointment. Employment is contingent upon clearing both the drug screening and background investigation. Beaufort County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term & short-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

To learn more details, please the Beaufort County Human Resources website.

Job Tags

Full time, Temporary work, Work at office, Flexible hours,

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