Forensic Lab Administrative Specialist

Jobtailor; Andover (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Midwest Regional Forensic Lab is seeking an organized administrative professional to support the Lab Director, Assistant Laboratory Director, and forensic scientists. You will handle confidential data, monitor budgets, and process invoices and vendor contracts.

The role requires strong communications, multi-tasking, and the ability to coordinate workflows in a fast-paced environment with stringent compliance expectations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; associate degree preferred.
• 2,080 annual hours of related experience or equivalent education/experience.
• Pass extensive background investigation as part of pre-employment screening.
• Experience in law enforcement, corrections, or legal environment preferred.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and coordinate workflows.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide clerical and administrative support for leadership and analysts.
• Develop, maintain, and handle confidential information.
• Monitor monthly expenditures and proper coding per policies.
• Provide division financial support and assist with budgets and year-end processes.
• Process invoices for payment and ensure accuracy.
• Monitor purchase orders; order supplies and coordinate vendor contracts.
• Assist with planning and coordinating MRFL and ACSO events.
• Maintain filing systems and monitor evidence retention procedures.
• Produce laboratory reports and assist with monthly/annual distributions.
• Prepare response documents from the Laboratory for legal staff during discovery.
• Support QA audits for vault security and compliance.

Skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Coordination

Interpersonal skills

Written and verbal communication

Education

High School Diploma

Associate Degree (Preferred)

Tools

Word Processing

Spreadsheet Management

Database Management

PowerPoint Proficiency

Invoice Processing

Budget Assistance

Work Order Tracking

Inventory Management

Confidential Information Handling

Grant Management

Job description

Midwest Regional Forensic Lab is seeking an organized administrative professional to support the Lab Director, Assistant Laboratory Director, and forensic scientists. You will handle confidential data, monitor budgets, and process invoices and vendor contracts.

The role requires strong communications, multi-tasking, and the ability to coordinate workflows in a fast-paced environment with stringent compliance expectations.