DPS - CLD - Crime Laboratory Technician, Bio​/DNA

Position: DPS - CLD - Crime Laboratory Technician, Bio/DNA - 6122
Job Description

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GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Performs highly complex (senior-level) crime laboratory work. Work involves mixing of chemical reagents and performing a variety of 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.

Condition of Employment:

Prior to employment, must provide documentation from a physician of:

1. Visual acuity, and

2. Color vision acuity

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.

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.

The following Military Occupational Specialty codes are generally applicable to this position.

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

ESSENTIAL DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. May prepare buffers, reagents, stock solutions, etc., as required by section analysts in the laboratory. Maintain proper stock of supplies in

support of laboratory analysts.

2. Oversee the maintenance and handling of evidence, including receipt, bar coding, storage, return, destruction, and inventory within the

laboratory section.

3. Monitor and maintain the laboratory section in a clean and orderly manner.

4. May enter and update sample inventory in a personal computer database.

5. May autoclave glassware, bio-hazardous waste, reagents, and plasticware as necessary.

6. May assist with supply and chemical ordering and maintenance of order records.

7. Assist with lab instrument and inventory transfers and install new or transferred equipment. May prepare and/or submit the annual

property inventory checklist to the Manager/Supervisor of the Laboratory.

8. Perform section administrative duties related to case receipt.

9. May assist in the maintenance, and repairs to crime laboratory equipment, hardware, and apparatus.

10. May perform quality control testing on reagents and instruments.

11. Under the direction of a forensic scientist, may perform analytical work on case samples.

12. Attend work regularly and observe approved work hours in accordance with agency leave and attendance policies.

13. Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS and REQUIREMENTS:

Education - Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a baccalaureate or advanced degree in a chemical, physical, biology science or forensic science from an accredited university.

Experience - Minimum of one (1) year experience in a laboratory environment performing similar tasks to those described above.

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 the 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 (Texas Forensic Science Commission) may be required.

Regulatory knowledge - Working knowledge of, or the ability to rapidly assimilate information related to TXDPS, State and Federal regulations, legislation, guidelines, policies and procedures related to laboratory operations.

Interpersonal Skills - Must demonstrate an ability to exercise poise, tact, diplomacy and an ability to establish and maintain positive, working/professional relationships with internal/external customers.

Organizational and Prioritization Skills - Must be organized, flexible, and able to effectively prioritize in a multi-demand and constantly changing environment; able to meet multiple and sometimes conflicting deadlines without sacrificing accuracy, timeliness or professionalism.

Presentation/Communication Skills - Must be able to construct and deliver…