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FORENSIC SCIENTIST
City of Chicago —Chicago, IL
- $74,160 a year
- Online Application
- Laboratory
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
3d
SENIOR FORENSIC SCIENTIST
City of Chicago —Chicago, IL
- $81,636 a year
- Online Application
- Laboratory
- Master's degree
- Analysis skills
2d
FORENSIC SCIENCE ADMINISTRATOR I
State of Illinois —Chicago, IL
- $8,559 - $12,646 a month
- Full-time
- Bilingual
- Laboratory
- Master's degree
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
10d
Digital Forensic Examiners 23-E-25
Office of the Illinois Attorney General —Chicago, IL
- $65,000 - $95,000 a year
- Full-time
- Laboratory
- Laboratory experience
- Mid-level
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
LEAD FORENSIC SCIENTIST
City of Chicago —Chicago, IL
- $90,144 a year
- Online Application
- Laboratory
- 3 years
- Master's degree
4d
FORENSIC SCIENCE ADMINISTRATOR I - DRUG CHEMISTRY GROUP SUPERVISOR
State of Illinois —Chicago, IL
- $8,559 - $12,646 a month
- Full-time
- Bilingual
- Laboratory
- Mid-level
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
10d
Associate Forensic Examiner
Computer Forensics Experts —Chicago, IL
- Email
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft Outlook
Digital Forensic Analyst I
Contact Government Services, LLC —Chicago, IL
- $80,000 - $120,000 a year
- Extended hours
- Hybrid work
- Computer science
- Computer Science
- Data analysis skills
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Forensic Analyst
Lake County Illinois —Waukegan, IL
- $32.04 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Laboratory
- Basic math
- Opportunities for advancement
- Flexible schedule
Experienced Testifying Expert | Biomechanics
Explico —Chicago, IL
- $120,000 - $300,000 a year
- Research
- Analysis skills
- Mentoring
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance

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SENIOR FORENSIC SCIENTIST
City of Chicago —Chicago, IL
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FORENSIC SCIENTIST

City of Chicago -
Chicago, IL

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$74,160 a year
3 days ago

Qualifications

Chemical handling safety procedures
Laboratory safety
Chemical handling
Bachelor's degree
Legal evidence
Basic firearms training
Chemical safety protocols

Full Job Description

Job Number: 416624

Description

JOB/BID ANNOUNCEMENT

FORENSIC SCIENTIST

CHICAGO POLICE DEPARTMENT

Bureau of Detectives/ Forensic Services Unit

Number of Positions: 1 (Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)

Starting Salary: $74,160

Applications for this position will be accepted from 12:00am CDT 07/30/2026 until 11:59pm CDT on 08/12/2026

This position is open to the public and all current city employees covered under the City’s Collective Bargaining Agreement with AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY, AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES (AFSCME) – BARGAINING UNIT 1, 3, 4 & 5. Only employees in City job titles in this bargaining unit are eligible to bid.

BID INSTRUCTIONS: Apply on the bid site: https://chicago.taleo.net/careersection/103/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en AND

1. Check the box on your profile titled “Currently employed by the City of Chicago”

2. Enter your employee ID (located on your pay stub labeled ‘payee/employee number’)

3. Select your correct bargaining unit

FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS WILL RESULT IN A REJECTED BID APPLICATION

Under immediate supervision, positions in this class title will be assigned to work in a specialized unit within the Chicago Police Department’s Forensic Laboratory (e.g., latent print development/examination, evidence examination, firearms and ballistics, or other related forensic disciplines). The class title performs professional scientific examinations of the nature, origin, and significance of physical evidence in crime investigations; and performs related duties as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Receives, collects, and preserves, physical evidence submitted to the Forensic laboratory associated with criminal investigations
Applies scientific principles to identify and classify items received in the laboratory (e.g., hair, skin, tissues, blood, bones, bullets, shells, weapons, etc.)
Conducts chemical analyses of evidentiary materials (e.g., blood, fibers, tool marks, body fluids)
Conducts tests on physical items using various methods and scientific tools (e.g., visual examinations, instrumental analysis, presumptive evaluations, enhancement techniques, extractions, quantifications, microscopic techniques, comparative examinations)
Analyzes chemical and physical substances, materials, liquids, or other physical evidence and prepares chemical reagents within assigned forensic discipline
Uses photographic equipment to enhance evidence through digital imaging and post processing
Identifies and reaches scientific conclusions supported by data and observations
Prepares reports or presentations of findings, methods, and techniques used to support conclusions and prepares results for court of other formal hearings
Performs audits of chemicals, equipment and laboratory supplies
Maintains compliance with accreditation standards, laboratory and departmental procedures and methods
Attends seminars and reviews published materials to remain abreast of new technology and new applications in the area of forensic analysis
Maintains the laboratory in a clean and orderly manner
Performs basic maintenance, calibration and quality control on scientific instruments
Conducts regular performance monitoring, including proficiency and competency testing, as required
Testifies as an expert witness on evidence and crime laboratory techniques at the local, state and federal levels
Trains in a primary forensic discipline by completing all training assignments in established timelines
Confers with senior level scientists on case investigations

NOTE: The list of essential duties is not intended to be inclusive; there may be other duties that are essential to particular positions within the class.

Location: 3340 W Filmore, Chicago

Days: Monday through Friday

Hours: 6:00AM to 2:00PM OR 2:00PM-10:00PM

THIS POSITION IS NOT IN THE CAREER SERVICE

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree or higher in Forensic Science, Physical or

Natural science, Criminalistics, or a directly related field

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS

This position requires applicants to complete an interview. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position, based on the interview will be selected.

Knowledge of:

forensic investigative methods, techniques and practices
evidence protection, recovery, and preservation techniques
scientific procedures and equipment used in forensic examination
safe handling practices for firearms and chemicals in use by the laboratory
chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations they undergo
use of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods

Knowledge of applicable City and department policies, procedures, rules, regulations, and ordinances

ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.

The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Military Friendly, and Fair Chance Employer.

The City of Chicago is committed to providing fair chance hiring and welcomes applicants with past convictions, recognizing the value of a diverse workforce and the potential for growth and positive change.

City of Chicago

Brandon Johnson, Mayor

Job Posting: Jul 30, 2026, 12:01:00 AM | Closing Date (Period for Applying) - External: Aug 12, 2026, 11:59:00 PM

BU: 91 | Salary: $74,160 Pay Basis:Yearly

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