Crime Laboratory Analyst
Forensic Technologist

Duties

Duties and responsibilities vary depending on the discipline and position held, but may include:

• Performing essential tasks to intake, examine and/or analyze physical evidence associated with criminal investigations;
• Assisting with evaluating analytical methods and procedures;
• Preparing reagents, maintaining section equipment and logbooks, and performing various quality control checks; and
• Maintaining the laboratory, including cleaning work areas and equipment.

 Earn a Degree in Crime Scene Investigation, Forensic Science, or Computer Forensics

Requirements

Minimum qualifications vary for each discipline and position. Those listed here are the minimum to qualify for a general forensic technologist. Based on your education and experience, you will be qualified for the appropriate positions.

• A bachelor’s or advanced degree from an accredited college or university with the completion of at least 15 hours in science-related coursework graded at a “C” or better;
OR
• A minimum of two years professional or technical work experience in an accredited forensic laboratory or an accredited law enforcement agency;
OR
• Forensic discipline certification.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of terminology and techniques used in the forensic laboratory;
• Knowledge of the procedures for packaging, handling, and preserving evidence;
• Skill in the preparation of reagents and the use of scientific laboratory equipment;
• Ability to analyze results, formulate conclusions and present findings verbally and in writing;
• Ability to give sworn testimony in court; and
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

HIRING PROCESS:

• You will be evaluated for this job based on your previous knowledge and experience. Additional reviews may be performed to screen for preferred qualifications, experience and education. Your qualifications will be based on knowledge, skills, and abilities and other elements relevant to this position supported by the information in your application. Qualifying questions will only be credited if verifiable by the information provided on your application including specifically required software/computer skills. You may be contacted to participate in a selection process which may consist of written exercises, work samples, skills tests, interviews, drug screen and fingerprinting. You may be notified by email to participate in a selection process. Failure to reply within a designated timeframe may exclude you from further consideration. Future vacancies may be filled from this position advertisement.

BACKGROUND:

• FDLE requires an extensive background process of all recommended applicants. The elements of a background include: financial credit check, criminal history of applicant and applicant’s immediate family or roommates, personal references, employment, and education verifications (which includes official transcript(s)), drug screen and fingerprinting. This information will be utilized to make the final hiring decision.

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