Senior Forensic Consultant
About the position In this role you will be responsible for providing consultation and coordination of laboratory services for forensic claim investigations in The Hartford's brand-new state of the art Forensic Laboratory. These include water and fire cause investigations to identify the incidents that lead to failures, damages or defects in systems, components, equipment, and appliances within industrial, commercial, and residential locations. Additionally, you will perform forensics investigations at the Hartford Forensics lab as well as occasional travel to oversee other forensics investigations and evidence collection at sites. You will provide Claims, Legal and Risk Engineering business partners with written technical reports and verbal communications including depositions and testifying as appropriate. Responsibilities • Analyzes evidence failures, damages, and defects associated with a given Hartford claim. • Research applicable codes and published research for various products and processes related to a claim • Maintains in-service training and CE credits for certifications • Maintains licensing requirements if applicable • Prepares fact based written reports in an accurate, detailed, and concise manner • Independent research for trend analysis on evidence and Harford claims providing insight to failures and defects • Communicates with customers/clients regarding findings and/or conclusions • Directs and/or participates in site and laboratory examinations of evidence • Independently conducts/participates in scene exams and joint exams • Serves as key contributor to complex investigations under Practice Leaders guidance • Provides a high level of customer service to develop and maintain client relationships • Evidence management- prepare evidence kits, logging in of new evidence, project file development, storage fee accounting and disposals, Freight Company Shipment and Delivery coordination • May mentor junior staff informally Requirements • Bachelor of Science degree from a four-year college or university in a science related field (Mechanical or Electrical Engineering desired but other science-based degrees are to be considered); or equivalent in experience • EIT or PE designation or the ability to obtain credentials a must • 5+ Years of experience conducting and reporting out on forensic investigations • Ability to work independently or within a group type environment • Understanding and experience with the use of the Scientific Method • CFI or CFEI certification required • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, as position requires being able to evaluate and explain complex engineering and forensic science concepts to professionals in non-science-based fields. Experience with writing detailed reports is highly preferred • Proficient computer skills are crucial to providing emails, reports, and summaries to clients in a timely manner Nice-to-haves • Desirable traits/skills include: Clear and conceptual thinking ability; troubleshooting, problem solving, and failure analysis interest and skills • Familiarity with forensic data acquisition equipment such as microscopy, SEM, X-ray, and the ability to interpret analytical results Apply tot his job