Crime Lab Technical Specialist

Grambling State University; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

SAME designation

State employment benefits

Job summary

Louisiana State Police Crime Laboratory seeks a Crime Laboratory Technical Specialist to lead the Forensic DNA Unit, provide technical oversight, and supervise analysts in analysis, certification, quality assurance, and training. This role also involves evaluating methods, drafting procedures, and testifying as an expert.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree with extensive biology/chemistry coursework and four years of professional crime-lab experience; typical hours are 8:00 AM–4:30 PM,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with twelve semester hours in biology or chemistry and twelve semester hours in a biological science, chemistry, forensic science, molecular physics, physics, criminalistics or pharmacology plus four years of professional-level crime laboratory experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to team members in data analysis, equipment operation, troubleshooting, reagent preparation, forensic database queries, and evidence collection.
• Demonstrate advanced knowledge in casework, data collection and interpretation.
• Conduct technical/administrative reviews of analytical data and reports and initiate corrective actions when required.
• Review and recommend current methods and research; implement new analytical methods.
• Draft forensic policies, procedures, and regulations.

Skills

Data analysis

Equipment operation

Forensic troubleshooting

Reagent preparation

Forensic databases

Evidence collection

Casework knowledge

Data interpretation

Policy drafting

Expert testimony

Accreditation standards

Education

Bachelor's degree with biology/chemistry coursework

Tools

Laboratory instrumentation

Job description

At the Louisiana State Police Crime Laboratory, our mission is to empower communities and improve lives by delivering responsive, inclusive, and forward-thinking public services. We are proud to serve the people of Louisiana with integrity, innovation, and a deep commitment to equity.

We’re looking for a Crime Laboratory Technical Specialist to join our Forensic DNA Unit. This position will serve as the technical lead/subject matter expert in the Forensic DNA Unit and will have functional and technical oversight of Crime Laboratory Analysts in operations related to analysis. This includes certification, quality assurance, training, emerging technologies and methods, or other specialties, and will serve as the supervisor’s designee in the supervisor’s absence.

If you're driven, collaborative, and ready to make an impact—this could be the opportunity for you!

A baccalaureate degree with twelve semester hours in biology or chemistry and an additional twelve semester hours in a biological science, chemistry, forensic science, molecular physics, physics, criminalistics or pharmacology plus four years of professional-level crime laboratory experience.

A combination of coursework is allowed.

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION

Graduate training in qualifying fields will substitute for the required experience on the basis of thirty semester hours for one year of experience; a combination of coursework is allowed.

Job Duties

• Provide technical support to team members in the areas of data analysis, equipment operation, advanced equipment troubleshooting, reagent preparation, forensic data base queries, and evidence collection.
• Demonstrate advanced knowledge in the areas of casework, data collection and interpretation.
• Conduct technical and/or administrative reviews in their discipline which includes reviewing the analytical data and scientific analysis reports of analysts and initiate corrective actions if required.
• Review and make recommendations regarding current forensic analytical methods and research while implementing new forensic analytical methods.
• Draft new and/or modify existing forensic policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Be able to provide expert testimony regarding the analytical process, the work involved preparing the evidence for analysis and instrumentation use during analysis.
• Remain up-to-date on the accreditation standards in their specific forensic discipline.

Position-Specific Details

• Appointment Type: Probational
• Career Progression: This position will be filled as a Crime Lab Technical Specialist.
• Work Schedule: Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday.
• Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.
• Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

Contact Information

Emaill: [e-mail]

Agency/Department Name: Louisiana State Police/Human Resources

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 66614, Baton Rouge, LA 70806