Northville Forensic Laboratory Summer 2025 Internship

A semester-long internship with the MSP Northville Forensic Laboratory will offer exposure to multiple disciplines of forensic science.  The program will expose students to evidence handling, chain of custody, and the specific functions of each discipline to demonstrate how those processes aid in criminal investigations.

This program will be without monetary inducement and for academic class credit in accordance with LOM 1.13 (Interns and Volunteers).  It will be the responsibility of the internship candidate to ensure that they receive academic credit for their experience.

Required Education and Experience

At the time of internship, must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program.

Alternate Education and Experience

Please enter any Alternate requirements.

Additional Requirements and Information

Candidates for the internship program at the Northville Forensic Laboratory will meet the following requirements:

• College junior or senior with a degree track in a natural or physical science
• Criminal Justice students are not eligible unless pursuing additional studies in a natural or physical science
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above
• Citizen of the United States at the time of application
• International students with a valid student visa are also eligible to apply
• Has a valid operator’s or chauffeur’s license without restrictions (except corrective lenses)
• Does not have a history of criminal convictions or excessive civil infraction violations
• Ability to pass a controlled substances screening
• Has completed the Hepatitis B vaccination series by the start of the program
• Ability to pass a fingerprint check
• Ability to comply with a confidentiality agreement

Application Process:

1. Interested candidates can initiate the application process by locating the appropriate job posting at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/michigan. Candidates should contact the Northville Forensic Laboratory directly if they experience any difficulty locating a posting.
2. The candidate shall submit their application via NEOGOV and ensure it contains the following completed forms and necessary materials. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
   1. CJIS-008 – Background Check Request
   2. PD-039 (Application for Internship
   3. PD-037 (Agreement for Provision of Unpaid Student Services to the Michigan
   4. Cover Letter
   5. Resume
   6. Letter of Reference (from a college faculty member)
   7. Unofficial transcripts
3. All application materials will be reviewed by the Internship Coordinator.  Candidates who are selected to proceed beyond the initial screening process will be contacted to schedule a formal interview with a panel of laboratory staff.  Dependent upon the volume of candidates, additional screening interviews (via phone or Microsoft Teams) may be conducted prior to formal interviews.
4. All candidates who take place in an interview will be notified of their selection status.  If selected to participate in the program, acceptance is contingent upon the ability to pass a background check and controlled substances screening.

All students applying for an internship program with the MSP Forensic Science Division shall answer all provided questions and attach/submit the completed PD-039 and PD-037, a resume, and cover letter.  

** Please have references send their correspondence directly via email to F/S Erica Anderson, andersone7@michigan.gov or by mail to the Northville Forensic Laboratory, Attn: F/S Erica Anderson, 42145 W. 7 Mile Rd, Northville, MI 48167. **

Official Transcripts:  

As part of the application process, please upload an unofficial or official copy as an attachment. If offered an internship opportunity with the State of Michigan an official copy will be requested.

Accommodations
If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA coordinator (Download PDF reader) for the agency that posted this position vacancy.

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