Chemistry Tech II

nc; North Carolina; On-site; USD 37,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Justice, including the State Crime Lab, is seeking a Chemistry Technician II (S) to support forensic analyses and equipment maintenance in Raleigh, NC. Duties include calibration, record-keeping, evidence handling, and quality control of reagents and kits.

Minimum education ranges from a Bachelor's or Associate's degree in chemical/biological sciences with related lab coursework; two years of related experience may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or Associate's degree with related chemistry laboratory coursework and experience

Responsibilities

• Monitor quantity used, compile orders, obtain quotations, and maintain logs for calibration and repairs of Laboratory equipment.
• Prepare chemical reagents/buffers and QC test samples and maintain logs for reference.
• Inventory and handle sexual assault kits prior to analysis by a section forensic scientist.
• Coordinate with Evidence Control Unit to transfer and return evidence during analysis.

Job description

Agency

Dept of Justice

Division

State Crime Lab Investigation

Job Classification Title Chemistry Technician II (S)

Position Number 65023122

Grade NC07

About Us

The North Carolina Department of Justice, led by the Attorney General of North Carolina, represents the state, state agencies, and elected officials, and defends the rights of the people of North Carolina. The Department handles all state criminal appeals cases and assists district attorneys with complex criminal cases at their request. Additionally, the Department of Justice includes the North Carolina State Crime Lab, the North Carolina Justice Academy, and the Sheriffs' and Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Divisions.

Description of Work

Recruitment Range: $37,377 - $51,392

IMPORTANT NOTE: This posting closes at 11:59:59 PM the night BEFORE the End Date listed.

The State Crime Laboratory of the Department of Justice maintains a full service forensic science laboratory to assist all law enforcement agencies in North Carolina in the investigation of criminal matters. The Laboratory's mission is to provide state-of-the-art forensic services in the areas of drug analysis, blood alcohol/drug content, firearms, latent prints, footwear and tire tracks, forensic biology, computer forensics, and trace evidence. The services are provided from a central laboratory in Raleigh, N.C. and regional laboratories located in Edneyville, N.C. and Greensboro, N.C.

Description of Duties:

• This position will be responsible for monitoring quantity used, compiling orders, obtaining quotations and Maintaining laboratory equipment and instrumentation by performing repairs, upkeep, monthly calibration checks and keeping logs for each instrument. There are a wide variety of instruments within the Section that require weekly, monthly, and annual maintenance, calibrations, and performance checks. The technician will also be responsible for maintaining detailed and accurate records regarding all calibrations, performance checks, maintenance and repairs. Temperature charts on incubators, refrigerators, and other equipment are also maintained.


• Preparing chemical reagents/buffers and quality control test samples and maintaining detailed logs referencing these. Maintaining chemical and biological hazardous waste storage areas. Performing quality control checks of commercially purchased extraction kits, quantitation kits, and amplification kits.


• Perform necessary inventorying steps of sexual assault kits prior to analysis by a Section Forensic Scientist.


• The technician will work with the Evidence Control Unit to ensure seamless transfer of evidence between evidence intake and placement into the Forensic Biology Section evidence vault. The technician will also be responsible for returning all evidence to the Evidence Control Unit for return to the investigating agency once analysis is completed.


• Documenting receipt for all scientific supplies. The technician will maintain all required documentation and chemical logs and perform any required quality control checks.

The selected candidate will undergo and must successfully complete a comprehensive background investigation which may take several months to complete. The background investigation includes:
- polygraph
- credit and arrest checks
- interviews with associates to include personal and business references, past employers, and neighbors
- verification of education achievement
- fingerprinting
- urinalysis drug screening

Out of state applicants: After the initial interview, this may require the applicant to return to the State of North Carolina multiple times at his or her own expense to undergo the background investigation process.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Management Preferences:

Minimum Education and Experience

• Some state job postings say you can qualify by an \"equivalent combination of education and experience.\" If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Bachelor's degree in one of the chemical, biological, microbiological, environmental or natural resource sciences including related chemistry laboratory coursework from an appropriately accredited institution; or Associate's degree in one of the chemical, biological, microbiological, environmental or natural resource sciences or a closely related curriculum including related chemistry laboratory coursework from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of directly related chemistry laboratory experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Supplemental Information:

Resumes and cover letters: To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the online application form. This information is used to determine if you meet the requirements of the position, and if you are se