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Forensic Scientist and Technician

Company Description

Are you looking to join an organization that is growing and dynamic? What about a high-energy, collaborative environment that rewards hard work?

J.S. Held is a global consulting firm that combines technical, scientific, financial, and strategic expertise to advise clients seeking to realize value and mitigate risk. Our professionals serve as trusted advisors to organizations facing high stakes matters demanding urgent attention, staunch integrity, proven experience, clear-cut analysis, and an understanding of both tangible and intangible assets.

The firm provides a comprehensive suite of services, products, and data that enable clients to navigate complex, contentious, and often catastrophic situations.

We are seeking a Senior Technician to join our Accident Reconstruction team. This is a unique opportunity for an entrepreneurial, highly driven person with a well-rounded skill set to join the Accident Reconstruction team, whose responsibilities extend beyond those of traditional Technician. The ideal person for this role will need to not only have a strong grasp of mechanical systems related to commercial and passenger vehicle systems but also be flexible and a strategic thinker able to take on a variety of tasks.

Job Description

The position of Forensic Scientist and Technician requires training, knowledge and experience in medical treatment, anatomy, motor vehicle operational and safety systems, measurement systems, laser scanning systems, aerial drone operation, photography, videography, data processing, analysis, and forensic reconstruction of vehicle crash events. In collecting the evidence, the expert will use specialized software and hardware specific to each vehicle. This position requires the application of methods used in forensic documentation and failure analysis. Minimum education is a bachelor’s degree or equivalent education with multiple associate’s degrees. This position requires independent operation without direct supervision, client and peer interaction, travel, and self-direction. The position will include supervision of others.

  • Assist project teams of engineers, scientists, and technicians on engineering projects.
  • Review and analysis medical records and generate informative indexes of materials. 
  • Generate medical and technical exhibits.
  • Conduct unbiased field investigations and testing of incidents and/or loss events.
  • Investigate and analyze mechanical devices, products, designs, and other related items.
  • Provide technical findings, analysis, and conclusions, either verbally or in writing, in a timely fashion and in laymen’s terms.
  • Travel for client meetings, field work, marketing, and business development.
  • Maintain communication with client and project team on status and scope of assigned projects.
  • Maintain technical and professional knowledge related to the engineer’s practice area(s) through attending continuing education courses and workshops, attending industry/practice related seminars, reviewing relevant scientific and professional publications, and participating in professional organizations and societies.
  • Continuously meet or exceed assigned performance metrics and goals.

Qualifications

  • Minimum education is a bachelor’s degree or equivalent education with multiple associate’s degrees.
  • ACTAR certification or ability to obtain within 1 year.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong organizational skills and attitude to deliver results.
  • Mathematically and technologically inclined with the ability to adapt to new environments or scenarios quickly.
  • Willingness and ability to obtain additional licensure and certification.
  • Ability to work remotely or while travelling to different job sites. (reliable cellular service, access to high-speed data, etc.)
  • Must be able to travel to different regions in and outside of Florida. (have reliable transportation, etc.)
  • Willingness and desire to work above and beyond the minimum performance and goal requirements.

Physical and Mental Job Qualifications

  • Ability to travel as needed, depending on project assignments. 
  • Ability to maneuver in and around an accident site.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. 
  • Ability to drive to site locations.
  • Ability to wear personal protective equipment as required by the work site. 

Additional Information

Some of the Benefits We Have Include
J.S. Held understands all our employees are people and sometimes life needs flexibility. We work to always provide an environment that best supports and suits our team’s needs.

  • Our flexible work environment allows employees to work remotely, when needed.
  • Flexible Time Off policy
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • 401k Match
  • Commuter Benefits.

A reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role is $80,000 - $105,000. Any offered salary range is based on a wide array of factors including but not limited to skillset, experience, training, location, scope of role, management responsibility, etc.

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Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.


By submitting your application, you acknowledge that you have read the J.S. Held Online Privacy Notice and hereby freely and unambiguously give informed consent to the collection, processing, use, and storage of your personal information as required and described therein. California residents can click here to learn more about the personal information we collect and here to learn about additional privacy rights that may be available.
Please explore what we’re all about at www.jsheld.com.


EEO and Job Accommodations
We embrace diversity and our commitment to building a team and environment that fosters professional and personal enrichment is unwavering. We are greater when we are equal!


J.S. Held is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.


If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request for a reasonable accommodation, please email [email protected] and include “Applicant Accommodation” within the subject line with your request and contact information.

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All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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