Strategic Capacity Group

Forensic Scientist

United States · Specific location not provided

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Forensics Subject Matter Experts

Timeframe: Immediate

About the Positions

Strategic Capacity Group (SCG) is seeking an experienced Forensics Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) with expertise in Drug Chemistry to serve as advisors, trainers, and mentors. The SMEs will provide remote and in-country support to strengthen forensic capabilities in the Caribbean to meet international standards and acquire International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) forensic accreditation in The Bahamas, Dominican Republic, Guyana, Saint Lucia.

Required Qualifications, Skills and Experience

  • A minimum of 10 years of experience in forensic science in one of the following areas:
  1. Drug Chemistry: Controlled substance analysis experience within accredited forensic laboratory settings; proficient in chemical identification techniques, including GC-MS, FTIR, and presumptive testing; and have knowledge of quantitative analysis, sample preparation, chain of custody procedures, and quality control protocols.
  2. Drug Chemistry AND other forensic disciplines such as toxicology, or trace evidence analysis, with experience as a forensic scientist, technical leader, or laboratory supervisor and with expertise developing validation protocols and technical procedures for complex forensic testing, including experience training personnel and troubleshooting instruments.
  • Willing and able to travel as required.
  • Fluent in English. Proficiency in Spanish preferred.
  • Please note: this is NOT a digital or cyber forensics position.

About Strategic Capacity Group

Strategic Capacity Group (SCG) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to enhancing the ability of the United States and its partners to build strategic security sector capacity both at home and abroad. Visit our website at www.strategiccapacity.org.

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