Forensic Scientist

What You'll Do

The Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) Section within the Chemistry unit of the Richfield or London Laboratory is seeking a Forensic Scientist. This position will report to the lab every day. The successful candidate will:

• Examine and identify controlled substances.
• Identifies unknown chemical compounds.
• Interprets charts from instrumentation.
• Performs wet chemistry, extractions, thin layer and column chromatography.
• Performs various chemical, biological and microscopic examinations.
• Makes conclusions and formulates opinions based on examinations performed.
• Prepares accurate reports for use by law enforcement officials and courts.
• Confers with law enforcement officials regarding examinations performed and conclusions reached.
• Testsifies in court concerning evidence examined and analysis performed.
• Advises other employees and law enforcement agencies on topics of analysis, court testimony, interpretation of results and reports and related topics.
• Aids or directs investigators with evidence collection.
• Prepares reagents and other processing chemicals.
• Any other related duties and projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a directly related science (e.g., chemistry, biology, forensic science, physics, health science, medical technology, etc.). The bachelor's degree and course content must meet the academic requirements of the laboratory's accrediting body.
• Completion of coursework in ALL of the following:
  • Organic Chemistry 1 and a lab
  • Organic Chemistry 2 and a lab
  • Analytical Chemistry and a lab.
• OR Bachelor's degree with 4 years of training and experience directly related to chemistry which includes one year of college level chemistry (ten semester hours, including lab hours, or equivalent), as recognized by the laboratory system director.

Unusual Working Conditions

• Can be exposed to caustic chemicals, explosives, odors, firearms, drugs, decomposing tissue & physiological fluids & contagious diseases.
• May require overnight travel.

Job Skills

• Forensics
• Active Learning
• Attention to Detail
• Building Trust
• Collaboration
• Decision Making

Agency Contact

Tina.Webb@ohioAGO.gov

Unposting Date

Jul 24, 2026, 11:59:00 PM

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Other Locations

• United States of America-OHIO-Summit County-Richfield
• United States of America-OHIO-Madison County-London

Compensation

$32.90/hr-52.90/hr

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours

Monday - Friday 8:00-5:00

Classified Indicator

Classified

Union

Attorney General FOP

Agency Overview

About Us: The Ohio Attorney General’s Office has played a vital role in shaping Ohio’s past and present and the work it does today helps chart the state’s future. The office consists of nearly 30 distinct sections that advocate for consumers and victims of crime, assist the criminal justice community, provide legal counsel for state offices and agencies, and enforce certain state laws. In these and other capacities, staff members interact with tens of thousands of Ohioans each year.