Forensic Chemist Technician

Duties

• Prepares samples and performs microscopic and chemical examinations of trace evidence in order to assist forensic scientists in the identification and characterization of hair, fiber, paint, glass, and gunshot residue samples.
• Prepares samples of blood and other body fluids for storage and/or further analysis in order to preserve specimens and assist forensic scientists in the conduct of complex laboratory tests.
• Assists in the processing of crime scenes and vehicles in order to identify and seize physical evidence.
• Packages, marks, receives, and returns physical evidence in order to maintain continuity and integrity of the evidence.
• Testifies in court in order to establish continuity of evidence.
• Maintains laboratory safety and cleanliness standards in order to assure worker safety and required testing environment.
• Maintains scientific notebooks and instrument logs in order to record work performed and results obtained.
• Writes and maintains a variety of laboratory records to document information for future reference and retrieval.
• Monitors stock levels of reagents, chemicals, unit supplies and requests reorders to perform required testing and lab services.
• Acts as the lab’s LIMS Administrator
• Responsible for evidence reconciliations
• This position will report to the lab’s section supervisor assigned.

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

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• An Associate of Science Degree in Medical Laboratory Science and two (2) years experience in forensic laboratory work -OR- an equivalent four (4) year combination of education, training, and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Forensic science laboratory experience.

Skills/ Knowledge

• Knowledge of basic principles of chemistry, biology, and serology.
• Knowledge of forensic laboratory techniques, instruments, equipment, and terminology.
• Knowledge of forensic laboratory operations.
• Knowledge of State Police and FBI evidence collection, packaging, and preservation techniques and procedures.
• Ability to prepare samples of blood, body fluids, and trace evidence for examination and storage.
• Ability to perform chemical serological tests of blood and body fluids.
• Ability to perform microscopic and chemical examinations of trace evidence.
• Ability to maintain laboratory records.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to instruct in forensic laboratory subjects.

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