Summer Forensic Lab Intern – Hands-On Analysis

State of South Dakota; Pierre (SD); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

The State of South Dakota's Office of the Attorney General, Division of Criminal Investigation, invites qualified students to join the Summer Internship – DCI Forensic Lab in Pierre. You will gain hands-on exposure to forensic processes in a laboratory setting and may observe evidence handling and analysis.

Students must be enrolled, may be part-time or full-time, and should have completed at least one year of study.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled as a current part-time or full-time student for the upcoming semester or the immediately preceding semester.
• Preference may be given to juniors/seniors, South Dakota residents, and students of South Dakota institutions.
• Successful applicant(s) will be required to undergo a background investigation; an arrest/conviction record will not necessarily bar employment; drug screening upon offer.

Responsibilities

• Assist in cataloging evidence, chemicals, or other property for storage or disposal.
• Observe evidence collection and examination in lab or field.
• Participate in training exercises, classes, or other lab projects as assigned.
• Assist staff in evaluating case information or data for strategic planning.
• Observe examiners in firearms, biology, fingerprint, or trace analysis.

Education

Student status requirement

Job description

The State of South Dakota's Office of the Attorney General, Division of Criminal Investigation, invites qualified students to join the Summer Internship – DCI Forensic Lab in Pierre. You will gain hands-on exposure to forensic processes in a laboratory setting and may observe evidence handling and analysis.

Students must be enrolled, may be part-time or full-time, and should have completed at least one year of study.