Chemistry Tech II

State of North Carolina; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 37,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Justice, Division: State Crime Lab Investigation, seeks a Chemistry Technician II (S) in Raleigh to support drug analysis, firearms, latent prints, and trace evidence workflows. The role requires meticulous log-keeping, calibration duties, and quality control across laboratory instruments.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in chemical/biological sciences with chemistry lab coursework and relevant experience; background checks and polygraph

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical, biological, microbiological, environmental or natural resource sciences with related chemistry lab coursework.
• Or Associate’s degree with two years of directly related chemistry laboratory experience.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Monitor quantity used, compile orders, obtain quotations and maintain laboratory equipment and instrumentation with repairs, upkeep, calibration checks and logs.
• Prepare chemical reagents/buffers and quality control samples with detailed logs; manage hazardous waste storage areas.
• Inventory sexual assault kits before analysis and ensure transfer of evidence between intake, vault and control units.
• Document receipts for supplies and maintain chemical logs; perform required quality control checks.

Education

Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in chemical/biological sciences

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 selected, it is used to determine a salary offer.

Using the terms “See Resume” or “See Attachment” will not be accepted, and your application will be rejected as incomplete. Cover letters are highly encouraged but not required.

Credit for foreign degrees will only be given if verification of degree certification is attached to your application. Transcripts for foreign degrees have to be evaluated by an organization like World Education Services to determine US equivalency.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

NC Department of Justice
Human Resources
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EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

Recruiter:

Andrea Evet Cannon

Recruiter Email:

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