Employment Opportunity

Laboratory Tech 3 (In-training)

Washington State Patrol, Seattle, Washington

Salary: $45,732.00 - $71,136.00 Annually

Final Filing Date: April 13, 2025

This position has been designated as “in-training”; as such WSP will consider filling this position at the Laboratory Tech 1, Laboratory Tech 2, or Laboratory Tech 3 level. The salary range will depend upon at which level the position is filled at and the qualifications of the successful candidate.

Laboratory Tech 1: In-training Approx. 12 months $3,811 to $5,117
Laboratory Tech 2: In-training Approx. 18 months $4,093 to $5,501
Laboratory Tech 3: In-training Approx. 6 months $4,410 to $5,928

This position provides maintenance, administrative, and quality assurance support to DNA, CODIS, and other sections of the crime laboratory as needed. The position is under the supervision of a CODIS DNA section supervisor and also takes direction from qualified analysts. The position will help reduce casework backlogs by providing forensic scientists more time to concentrate on sample analysis, data interpretation, formulating conclusions, and report writing. Public safety for the citizens of Washington will be enhanced as the position directly impacts the mission of the Crime Laboratory Division by providing critical, underlying support to various aspects of forensic analysis performed by the laboratory.

Duties and Requirements Click to read more

Duties

Responsibilities:

Perform and document quality control checks of a wide variety of critical reagents, instrumentation, and supplies by conducting complex laboratory procedures.
Perform and appropriately document DNA extraction, quantitation, amplification, CE detection, and data analysis of non-probative reference materials for quality assurance purposes and evaluate the results of their analysis. Handles biological samples as a part of this duty.
Perform and appropriately document instrument and equipment maintenance, performance checks, sensitivity monitoring, and calibration schedules.
Prepare reagents and maintains chemical inventories.
Maintain access to current chemical SDS records.
Plan, schedule, and coordinate the work of service technicians and engineers for all laboratory equipment. This includes preventative maintenance and instrument/equipment troubleshooting.

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

Requirements

Required Qualifications:

Must possess a valid, unrestricted Washington State Driver's License or able to obtain one within 30 days of employment.
Minimum 2 year college degree in biology, chemistry, lab technology, micro or molecular biology.
5 years of experience with 3 years as an LT2. Education can be substituted for experience.
Willing to travel throughout the state for job duties, meetings, training, and providing assistance as required.

Conditions of Employment:

Successful completion of a pre-employment polygraph examination and background investigation.
Provide an oral DNA sample to be used in the CODIS Elimination Profile Index.
You must submit a current cover letter when you apply.

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

Earn a Degree in Crime Scene Investigation or Forensic Science

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Posted: March 22, 2025

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