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This position is located under the Office of Science and Technology, Forensic Sciences Division, Laboratory Services Branch, Forensic Crime Gun Intelligence Laboratory in Wichita, Kansas. Laboratory work encompasses a broad range of responsibilities critical to ATF’s mission of combatting violent crime.

This is an open continuous announcement, open until July 10, 2026. Qualified applicants will be considered and referred as vacancies become available.

The incumbent serves as a Physical Scientist (Fingerprint Specialist) in a Forensic Science Laboratory within the Office of Science and Technology (OST) and is responsible providing forensic support of the Bureau’s primary law enforcement missions and technical guidance to laboratory personnel. ATF Laboratory Services conducts scientific, technical, and physical analyses on evidentiary material and analyzes data connected with criminal investigations. Typical work assignments include:

Performs forensic fingerprint examinations with minimal technical guidance.

Uses appropriate laboratory techniques to develop and compare latent prints in order to determine if they share a common origin.

Draws conclusions based on fully documented physical examination of the evidence and interpretation of scientific results and prepares laboratory reports.

Works with senior examiners to evaluate new technology and scientific equipment for adoption or acquisition by Laboratory Services.

Provides expert witness testimony on the basis of laboratory examinations.

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About the position

This position is located under the Office of Science and Technology, Forensic Sciences Division, Laboratory Services Branch, Forensic Crime Gun Intelligence Laboratory in Wichita, Kansas. Laboratory work encompasses a broad range of responsibilities critical to ATF’s mission of combatting violent crime.

This is an open continuous announcement, open until July 10, 2026. Qualified applicants will be considered and referred as vacancies become available.

The incumbent serves as a Physical Scientist (Firearm and Toolmark Examiner) in a Forensic Science Laboratory within the Office of Science and Technology (OST) and is responsible providing forensic support of the Bureau’s primary law enforcement missions and technical guidance to laboratory personnel. ATF Laboratory Services conducts scientific, technical, and physical analyses on evidentiary material and analyzes data connected with criminal investigations. Typical work assignments include:

Performs forensic firearm/toolmark examinations with minimal technical guidance.

Uses appropriate laboratory techniques to develop and compare firearm/toolmark evidence in order to determine if they share a common origin.

Draws conclusions based on fully documented physical examination of the evidence and interpretation of scientific results, and prepares laboratory reports.

Works with senior examiners to evaluate new technology and scientific equipment for adoption or acquisition by Laboratory Services.

Provides expert witness testimony on the basis of laboratory examinations.

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About the position

This position is located under the Office of Science and Technology, Forensic Sciences Division, Laboratory Services Branch, Forensic Crime Gun Intelligence Laboratory in Wichita, Kansas. Laboratory work encompasses a broad range of responsibilities critical to ATF’s mission of combatting violent crime.

This is an open continuous announcement, open until July 10, 2026. Qualified applicants will be considered and referred as vacancies become available.

The incumbent serves as a Forensic Biologist in a Forensic Science Laboratory within the Office of Science and Technology (OST) responsible for providing forensic support of the Bureau’s primary law enforcement missions and technical guidance to laboratory personnel. ATF Laboratory Services conducts scientific, technical, and physical analyses on evidentiary material and analyzes data connected with criminal investigations. Typical work assignments include:

Performs routine forensic DNA examinations with limited technical guidance.

Performs DNA extractions, quantifications, amplifications and short tandem repeat (STR) DNA typing techniques, along with data analysis, mixture interpretation and statistical calculations.

Draws conclusions based on fully documented physical examination of the evidence and interpretation of the analytical results and prepares laboratory reports.
Works with senior examiners to conduct research or evaluate new technology and scientific equipment for adoption or acquisition by Laboratory Services.

Provides expert witness testimony on the basis of laboratory examinations.

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We are looking for a motivated, experienced Forensic Scientist to join our team!

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The incumbent serves as a Forensic Biologist and the Assistant DNA Technical Leader in a Forensic Science Laboratory within the Office of Science and Technology (OST) responsible for providing forensic support of the Bureau’s primary law enforcement missions and technical guidance to laboratory personnel. ATF Laboratory Services conducts scientific, technical, and physical analyses on evidentiary material and analyzes data connected with criminal investigations.

Functions as a leading technical expert in one or more specialized areas of forensic DNA analysis, providing leadership, advice, and assistance to ATF officials, laboratory personnel, other federal agencies, state and local government organizations, private laboratories, and industry.
Performs forensic DNA examinations of the highest complexity and analyzes a variety of samples including complex mixtures.
Provides training and guidance in technical duties and evaluates the analytical work of peers and lower graded biologists or technicians.
Evaluates new technology, methods, and/or scientific equipment for adoption or acquisition by Laboratory Services.
Prepares laboratory reports and documents conclusions as well as interpretation of the analytical results.

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James V. DeFrancesco, PhD
Director and Senior Lecturer – Forensic Science Program | Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
Loyola University Chicago | Flanner Hall, Rm 12 | 1068 W. Sheridan Rd. | Chicago, IL 60660 USA
1-773-508-3283, desk | 1-773-508-3754, lab | jdefrancesco@luc.edu
(learn more about our FEPAC-accredited program at https://www.luc.edu/forensicscience/)

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Definition
An incumbent in this class coordinates, plans, develops, supervises, and leads the operation of the Forensic Laboratory Toxicology Detail. Incumbents perform complex and extensive management/analytical work, formulate recommendations with important policy and operational implications, and audit/oversee significant programs. The incumbent will receive direct supervision from the Director of Laboratory Services and supervise/manage subordinate staff.

Distinguishing Characteristics
This position serves at the pleasure of the Sheriff and is not subject to the competitive requirements of the Civil Service Rules of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department.

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