Senior Criminalist

State of California; California; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of California is seeking a Senior Criminalist within the Laboratory Technical Support Unit to oversee and migrate key software used for evidence submission, analysis, and reporting. The role focuses on LIMS administration, security permissions, and generating custom reports.

Additional duties include maintaining the client report portal, alcohol billing program, and breath alcohol data system applications.

Qualifications

• Experience with laboratory information management systems and data reporting.
• Knowledge of ISO/IEC 17025 and ANAB accreditation related to forensic testing.
• Ability to analyze situations, collaborate with vendors, and testify in court.

Responsibilities

• Oversight, planning, migration, and administration of software programs used for evidence submission, analysis and reporting.
• Maintain the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) and related security permissions.
• Participate in maintenance of the client report portal, alcohol billing program and breath alcohol data system applications.
• Assist with tasks related to the maintenance of BFS' breath alcohol devices and QA proficiency testing.

Skills

Computers

Data management

Programming languages

Forensic software

Tools

Microscopes

Spectrograph

IR Spectrophotometer

UV Spectrophotometer

Gas Chromatograph

Job description

Under the general supervision of the Criminalist Supervisor, the incumbent will be responsible for duties within the Laboratory Technical Support Unit (LTSU), including the oversight, planning, migration, and administration of various software programs utilized by the Bureau for evidence submission, analysis, and reporting. Specialty areas include but are not limited to administration of the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), security permissions, custom reports, and statistical analyses. The incumbent will also participate in the maintenance of the client report portal, alcohol billing program and breath alcohol data system applications. Other duties may include assisting with tasks related to the maintenance of BFS' breath alcohol devices. The incumbent may also be involved in the creation, routing, and evaluation of internal proficiency tests in collaboration with the Bureau Quality Assurance Unit.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• SENIOR CRIMINALIST

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

Knowledge of: Computers, computer software, data management systems, databases, or programming languages; Scientific methods and techniques used in various forensic examinations such as crime scene processing, biological fluid identification, toxicology analysis, explosive and flammable material examination, trace examinations, firearms examinations, and general chemistry and microchemistry; ISO/IEC 17025 standards and ANAB Forensic Testing accreditation requirements (AR 3125) as they relate to competency and proficiency testing.

Ability to: Collaborate with vendors; be able to assist law enforcement agencies with use of various software applications; work effectively with a team as well as independently; analyze situations accurately and take effective action; Make extensive use of scientific methods and techniques; have keen observation and critical thinking skills; make effective use of scientific instrumentation such as microscopes, spectrograph, infrared and ultra-violet spectrophotometer, and gas chromatograph; recognize the need for and develop and evaluate new test methods and procedures;; conduct applied research to develop and validate state-of-the‑art evidence examination techniques and have the ability to testify effectively in court.