Forensic Chemistry Technician - Criminalistics Lab

tsu.edu; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Career growth

Job summary

Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is hiring a Criminalistics Laboratory Technician in Los Angeles County, CA. The role involves preparing chemical solutions, performing routine analyses on biological samples, operating a chromatograph, and handling toxicology extractions.

This is a full-time position with competitive benefits. Minimum requirements include 60 semester units (or 90 quarter units) with chemistry coursework, including general and organic chemistry.

Qualifications

• 60 semester units or 90 quarter units, including chemistry coursework.
• Knowledge of general chemistry and organic chemistry is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare standard chemical solutions and reagents for forensic procedures.
• Perform routine chemical analyses on biological samples and drug specimens.
• Operate a chromatograph for routine analyses of evidence.
• Perform routine toxicology extractions of blood and urine samples.

Skills

Chemical prep

Chromatography

Toxicology extraction

Laboratory analyses

Education

60 semester units with chem coursework

Tools

Chromatograph

Job description

Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is hiring a Criminalistics Laboratory Technician in Los Angeles County, CA. The role involves preparing chemical solutions, performing routine analyses on biological samples, operating a chromatograph, and handling toxicology extractions.

This is a full-time position with competitive benefits. Minimum requirements include 60 semester units (or 90 quarter units) with chemistry coursework, including general and organic chemistry.