CODIS Forensic Technician E10 — Lab Data Entry

State of Michigan; Dimondale (MI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Michigan State Police is seeking a Forensic Technician to support the CODIS section, handling receipt and data entry of arrestee and convicted offender samples, preparing reagents, managing supplies, and maintaining equipment.

Qualifications include an associate degree in forensic science or related field; progression through Technician 8/9/10 levels with corresponding experience; a pre-employment drug screen, background check, and fingerprints are required.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate's degree in forensic science, chemistry, biochemistry, biology, microbiology, or a related pure or applied science.
• Experience: Forensic Technician 8: No specific type or amount is required.
• Forensic Technician 9: One year of experience equivalent to a Forensic Technician 8.
• Forensic Technician E10: Two years of experience equivalent to a Forensic Technician, including one year equivalent to a Forensic Technician 9.
• Alternate Education and Experience: Forensic Technician E10 Possession of a bachelor’s degree or higher with 16 semester (24 term) credits in job specific or related course work may be substituted for the education and experience requirements.

Responsibilities

• Participates in analytical and laboratory support activities for the CODIS Section, including receipt and data entry of samples, preparation of reagents, laboratory supply management, equipment maintenance and calibration, and data entry.
• Performs duties in a bias-free manner.

Education

Associate's degree in forensic science, chemistry, biochemistry, biology, microbiology, or a related pure or applied science

Job description

The Michigan State Police is seeking a Forensic Technician to support the CODIS section, handling receipt and data entry of arrestee and convicted offender samples, preparing reagents, managing supplies, and maintaining equipment.

Qualifications include an associate degree in forensic science or related field; progression through Technician 8/9/10 levels with corresponding experience; a pre-employment drug screen, background check, and fingerprints are required.