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The keen eyed among you may have noticed a position posting for a Latent Examiner at the Vermont Forensic Laboratory that went up on the IAI position board today. The current vacancy has been created by my decision to return to Australia to take up a great opportunity there and be a be closer to my family.

If anyone is considering a move to the North East I can highly recommend the VFL. It is a small lab and the crime rate in Vermont is quite manageble. The Physical comparison unit of the lab which includes the Latent Print Section is a close group of people and great to work with. Negotiations are currently underway for a new lab building in the next couple of years. Even though it is small the lab is well equiped, ASCLAD/LAB Accredited and lab management are committed to ongoing training opportunities. As analysts we also enjoy very good relationships with our other New England lab colleagues and we even have our own New England Division of the IAI.

If anyone is thinking they might like to check it out please don't hesitate to give the lab a call and ask any questions you might have.

I am sorry to see Jeremy head off as he has been great to work with here. We are all going to miss him! That said, his post is correct, this is an excellent place to live and work.

Vermont enjoys the cleanest air in the nation and is one of the most liveable places in the country. The lab sports a can-do attitude and management is very supportive. There is no rush hour traffic! Our unit enjoys a 4-10 flex schedule. We have some very nice local pubs, restaurants and of course, outdoor activites abound. I'll even teach my new partner how to make their own maple syrup!

Other local attractions are Montreal (oooh la la!!) and the big cities like Boston and New York are close by. Seems the locals prefer sports teams from Boston though (go Red Wings!).

Lab personnel have some very fun and informal social activities, we have a fishing group that goes out back of the building to fish a few times a week. There is a shooting club and many joggers and bicycling opportunities. This is a very friendly place to work. Oh, and the hunting is good too!