Forensic Anthropology Lab Coordinator

California State University, Chico; Chico (CA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition fee waiver

Job summary

California State University, Chico is seeking a laboratory support role in the Anthropology Department to manage contracts, chain of custody, and curation of human remains for active cases. This position requires maintaining confidentiality, 24/7 lab operations, and supporting teaching and research in biological anthropology.

Responsibilities include procurement of supplies, equipment maintenance, and coordination with law enforcement for forensic casework, while supervising internships and

Qualifications

• Equivalent to four years of experience providing instructional support services for a related unit or discipline, or in producing materials or supplies or repairing equipment in a discipline related to the assigned specialty area.
• OR Equivalent to two years of college with 16 semester units in courses involving extensive use of materials, supplies, or equipment and in a discipline related to the assigned area may be substituted for one year of the required experience.
• OR Equivalent to four years of college with 16 semester units in courses involving extensive use of materials, supplies or equipment and in a related discipline may be substituted for two years of the required experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain contracts, chain of custody, and curation of human remains in active law enforcement cases.
• Ensure confidentiality and security for each case and enforce lab safety measures.
• Oversight of 24/7 handling of pathological and biohazardous waste and skeletal remains.
• Support for undergraduate, graduate, and faculty research projects and course laboratories.

Skills

Medicolegal experience

Case report writing

Attention to detail

Data handling

Education

Master's degree in Forensic or Biological Anthropology

ABFA Analyst exam or eligible

Job description

California State University, Chico is seeking a laboratory support role in the Anthropology Department to manage contracts, chain of custody, and curation of human remains for active cases. This position requires maintaining confidentiality, 24/7 lab operations, and supporting teaching and research in biological anthropology.

Responsibilities include procurement of supplies, equipment maintenance, and coordination with law enforcement for forensic casework, while supervising internships and