Forensic Lab Technician - Seized Drugs & DNA

Texas A&M International; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas A&M International is seeking a Senior Crime Laboratory Technician to conduct highly complex lab work across Seized Drugs, Toxicology, Biology/DNA, and related duties.

Under limited supervision, you will manage evidence, inventories, and analytical testing while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance. A TFSC licensure path may be required, with emphasis on accuracy and quality control in a demanding lab environment.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate’s degree or equivalent in a natural science field.
• 1+ year of laboratory experience in a related setting.
• Licensure path: forensic analyst license from TFSC may be required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare buffers, reagents, and stock solutions as needed.
• Oversee evidence handling, including receipt, bar coding, storage, and inventory.
• Maintain a clean, orderly laboratory section.
• Enter/update sample inventory in a computer database.
• Autoclave glassware and hazardous waste as necessary.
• Assist with supply ordering and record-keeping.
• Assist with instrument transfers and equipment installation.
• Perform lab administrative duties related to case receipts.
• Assist in maintenance and repairs of lab equipment.
• Perform quality control testing on reagents and instruments.
• Under supervision, conduct analytical work on case samples.
• Attend work regularly and adhere to attendance policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical reasoning

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Safety awareness

Education

Associate’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Texas A&M International is seeking a Senior Crime Laboratory Technician to conduct highly complex lab work across Seized Drugs, Toxicology, Biology/DNA, and related duties.

Under limited supervision, you will manage evidence, inventories, and analytical testing while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance. A TFSC licensure path may be required, with emphasis on accuracy and quality control in a demanding lab environment.