Forensic Technician- Lansing Lab Biology/DNA

Austin Community College; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A Michigan-based educational institution seeks a Forensic Technician to support casework in the Biology/DNA Unit. This role includes maintaining equipment, handling evidence, and managing case information. Candidates must have an associate's degree in a relevant field and may have varying levels of experience. The position requires passing background checks and providing necessary application documents.

Qualifications

• Possession of an associate's degree is required.
• Experience levels vary depending on the job grade.
• Passing a pre-employment screening, including drug and background checks.

Responsibilities

• Provide casework support in the Biology/DNA Unit.
• Handle and manage evidence appropriately.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and supplies.

Education

Associate's degree in forensic science, chemistry, biochemistry, biology, microbiology, or a related science

Bachelor's degree with 16 semester (24 term) credits in job specific or related course work

Job description

Individuals in this position perform forensic technician duties in the Biology/DNA Unit and are responsible for providing casework support at the direction of professional staff, entry of case information into Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), maintenance of equipment and supplies, evidence handling, and management of stored evidence. This position is required to perform duties in a bias free manner.

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Required Education and Experience

Education

Possession of an associate's degree in forensic science, chemistry, biochemistry, biology, microbiology, or a related pure or applied science.

Experience

• Forensic Technician 8: No specific type or amount is required.
• Forensic Technician 9: One year of experience equivalent to a Forensic Technician 8.
• Forensic Technician E10: Two years of experience equivalent to a Forensic Technician, including one year equivalent to a Forensic Technician 9.

Alternate Education and Experience

Possession of a bachelor's degree or higher with 16 semester (24 term) credits in job specific or related course work may be substituted for the education and experience requirements.

Additional Requirements and Information

This position requires passing a pre‑employment screening, including passing a drug screen, criminal history background check, and a fingerprint check by the Michigan State Police.

Please attach a cover letter/memo, resume, and official college transcripts (if applicable) to your application. Unofficial transcripts will not be accepted.

Please note: Applicants will be screened out for failure to attach the required resume, cover letter/memo, and (if applicable) official transcripts to their application.

Accommodations

If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA coordinator (Download PDF reader) for the agency that posted this position vacancy.

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