Forensic Sample Inventory & DNA Database Coordinator

MD; Maryland; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidized health benefits

Employee premium share 25%

State subsidy 75%

Dental coverage option

Leave accrual

Job summary

Maryland State Police, Forensic Sciences Division, Biology Section in Pikesville, MD, seeks a full-time contractual Records/Sample Technician to accession and organize arrestee and convicted offender samples for the statewide DNA database, ensuring proper chain of custody.

The role requires attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to participate in the expungement process mandated by recent legislation, over a two-year period with a total of 1984 hours.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience with administrative functions or handling/inventorying evidence.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Substitution options available for AA degree or military service experience.

Responsibilities

• Destroy samples that qualify for expungement under the DNA Database Law.
• Process samples daily: data entry, tracking updates, filing DNA database cards.
• Prepare batches of samples for testing by DNA Database Forensic Scientists.
• Pull samples for expungement or hit confirmation as needed.

Skills

Administrative functions

Evidence handling

Inventory management

Data entry

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Inventory software

Data entry systems

Job description

Maryland State Police, Forensic Sciences Division, Biology Section in Pikesville, MD, seeks a full-time contractual Records/Sample Technician to accession and organize arrestee and convicted offender samples for the statewide DNA database, ensuring proper chain of custody.

The role requires attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to participate in the expungement process mandated by recent legislation, over a two-year period with a total of 1984 hours.