Forensic Drug Chemistry Technician

State of Iowa - Executive Branch; Ankeny (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Long-Term Disability Insurance

IPERS retirement package

RIC retirement program

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Programs

Employee Discount Programs

Job summary

The Iowa Department of Public Safety, Division of Criminal Investigation, seeks a Forensic Science Technician specializing in Drug Chemistry in the Criminalistics Laboratory. Responsibilities include preparing reagents, conducting QA checks, maintaining inventory, instrument maintenance, and assisting with cannabis casework under supervision.

Travel across Iowa may be required for crime scene duties or continuing education.

Qualifications

• Associate degree with emphasis in laboratory technology, chemistry, biology, forensic science, physics or related field required
• Bachelor's or advanced degree in one of these scientific disciplines accepted

Responsibilities

• Preparing reagents and stock solutions by predefined procedures for routine tests
• Conducting quality assurance checks of reagents, balances, instrumentation, and safety equipment
• Maintaining inventory of chemicals and laboratory consumables
• Performing routine instrument maintenance
• Opening suspected cannabis cases under direct supervision of case-working analysts
• Serving on the laboratory crime scene response team in collecting, documenting, and photographing potential evidence (optional)

Education

Associate degree with emphasis in laboratory technology, chemistry, biology, forensic science, physics, or related field

Bachelor's or advanced degree in a scientific discipline

Job description

The Iowa Department of Public Safety, Division of Criminal Investigation, seeks a Forensic Science Technician specializing in Drug Chemistry in the Criminalistics Laboratory. Responsibilities include preparing reagents, conducting QA checks, maintaining inventory, instrument maintenance, and assisting with cannabis casework under supervision.

Travel across Iowa may be required for crime scene duties or continuing education.