DPS - CLD - Crime Laboratory Technician, Seized Drugs; licensed

Copies of Official Transcripts indicating conferred degree are required. Applications without copies will be subject to rejection.

Salary is dependent on obtaining required licensing within 180 days of employment.

All acuity testing must have occurred prior to and within six (6) months of the start date.

Current employees, with no acuity testing on file, must provide documentation from a physician before starting in new position.

PLEASE NOTE:

All applications must contain complete job histories, including job title, dates, employer name, supervisor’s name and phone number, and a description of duties performed. Resume alone is not sufficient.

SUBMITTED THROUGH WORK IN TEXAS:
Work In Texas (WIT) applicants must complete the supplemental questions to be considered for this posting. To do so, go to CAPPS Recruit to register or login and access your profile:

• Provide documentation from a physician of visual acuity.
• Provide documentation from a physician of color vision acuity for Seized Drugs (Options A and
  
  C) and Biology/DNA (Options B and
  
  C).

Required to obtain a forensic analyst license limited to a technician category in the related discipline from the Texas Forensic Science Commission in accordance with the Code of Criminal Procedure Title 1 Chapter 38.01. This applies to the following disciplines:
Seized Drugs and Toxicology (Option

A), and Biology/DNA (Option

B).

Performs highly complex (senior-level) crime laboratory work. Tasks involve mixing chemical reagents, performing various technical, maintenance and troubleshooting activities in the crime laboratory, and other general laboratory duties. Works under limited supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Applicants should be able to view applicable Military Occupational Specialty codes: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Crosswalk/.pdf

Applicants must fully complete the summary of experience to determine if minimum qualifications are met.

• Prepare buffers, reagents, stock solutions, etc., as required by section analysts in the laboratory and maintain proper stock of supplies.
• Oversee the maintenance and handling of evidence, including receipt, bar coding, storage, return, destruction, and inventory within the laboratory section.
• Monitor and maintain the laboratory section in a clean and orderly manner.
• Enter and update sample inventory in a personal computer database.
• Autoclave glassware, bio-hazardous waste, reagents, and plasticware as necessary.
• Assist with supply and chemical ordering and maintain order records.
• Assist with lab instrument and inventory transfers and install new or transferred equipment; prepare and submit annual property inventory checklist to the Manager/Supervisor.
• Perform section administrative duties related to case receipt.
• Assist with maintenance and repairs to crime laboratory equipment, hardware, and apparatus.
• Attend work regularly and observe approved work hours in accordance with agency leave and attendance policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Education: Minimum of an associate's degree or equivalent.
• Experience: Minimum of one (1) year experience in a laboratory environment performing similar tasks.
• Substitution
  
  Note:
  
  A Bachelor of Science degree in a natural science (chemistry, biology, physics, etc.) with a minimum of 8 hours of Chemistry may be substituted for experience.
• Licensure and/or Certification: If driving is required, must possess a valid driver license from state of residence. A forensic analyst license from TFSC may be required.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Working knowledge, or ability to rapidly assimilate, TXDPS, State and Federal regulations, legislation, guidelines, policies and procedures related to laboratory operations.
• Interpersonal
  
  Skills:
  
  Demonstrated poise, tact, diplomacy, and ability to establish and maintain positive professional relationships with internal/external customers.
• Organizational and Prioritization
  
  Skills:
  
  Organized, flexible, and able to prioritize in a multi-demand environment; meet deadlines without sacrificing accuracy…