TRENTON, NJ – The New Jersey State Police (NJSP) has announced its search for qualified individuals to join its Office of Forensic Sciences as Forensic Scientist 1. With 25 positions available, this recruitment drive highlights the critical role forensic scientists play within the NJSP, often operating behind the scenes in lab coats, safety goggles, and latex gloves.
Applicants must meet the FBI’s Quality Assurance Standards (QAS) for DNA testing and databasing and understand the importance of ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation. Opportunities are not limited to DNA analysis but span across various forensic disciplines in regional laboratories located in Morris, Mercer, Monmouth, and Atlantic Counties.
The NJSP emphasizes the importance of these roles in their mission to provide irrefutable quality forensic services to the citizens of New Jersey. Qualified candidates looking for a meaningful career in forensic science are encouraged to apply and join the NJSP team.