Temporary Forensic Lab Tech / Analyst (Drug Chemistry)

Minnesota Department of Public Safety - DPS; Saint Paul (MN); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

12 paid holidays

Pension plan

Life insurance

Job summary

The Minnesota Department of Public Safety is seeking a Temporary Forensic Lab Tech 1 in the Drug Chemistry section. The role provides technical support to forensic scientists and external customers, with duties in evidence intake, processing, and case material preparation in a state lab.

The position is temporary for up to 18 months, with day shift hours, occasional travel, and telework eligibility up to one day per week with supervisor approval.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 2 physical sciences courses and 1 Chemistry lab or Biology course.
• 1 year of professional laboratory experience OR 5 years in evidence intake/processing/data analysis in a law enforcement setting.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to work independently and with diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Ensure evidence received is recorded in LIMS accurately.
• Assist in processing physical evidence using standard lab methods.
• Prepare case materials and reports for discovery under MN Rules of Criminal Procedure.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Problem solving

Independence

Diversity collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree with physical sciences courses

1 year professional laboratory experience

5 years evidence handling in law enforcement

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Laboratory QA procedures

Job description

The Minnesota Department of Public Safety is seeking a Temporary Forensic Lab Tech 1 in the Drug Chemistry section. The role provides technical support to forensic scientists and external customers, with duties in evidence intake, processing, and case material preparation in a state lab.

The position is temporary for up to 18 months, with day shift hours, occasional travel, and telework eligibility up to one day per week with supervisor approval.