Forensic Laboratory Technician (MA 1)

The Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is looking for a Forensic Laboratory Technician to assist and provide technical support and administrative analysis to the forensic scientists and external customers of the BCA Forensic Science Services. This would include assisting in the processing of physical evidence utilizing standard laboratory methods and procedures to prepare evidence for analysis, providing ongoing support and quality control to prepare and maintain chemical reagents and apply them per standard methods and procedures, ensuring evidence submitted to the BCA Forensic Science Services is properly received, recorded in the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)and preparing case materials, relevant documents and reports for discovery pursuant to the MN Rules of Criminal Procedure.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:
1) Bachelor’s degree (with a minimum of 2 classes in the physical sciences and 1 Biology or Chemistry laboratory course)

OR

1 year of professional lab experience

OR

5 year’s work experience of evidence intake, evidence processing, and/0or data analysis in a Law Enforcement agency

2) Excellent oral and written communication skills Preferred Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biochemistry, biology, forensic science or equivalent

2. Demonstrated knowledge and use of laboratory quality assurance procedures and evidence handling procedures

3. Work experience in a Law Enforcement agency or an internship with a forensic science laboratory.

4. Experience with standard computer software, word processing, spreadsheets, etc.

NOTE: APPLICANT MUST SUBMIT AN UNOFFICIAL COLLEGE TRANSCRIPT(S) BY FEDERAL MAIL OR E-MAIL NO LATER THAN April 12, 2017 TO THE CONTACT INFORMATION LISTED BELOW. UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS SUBMITTED WITH PREVIOUS APPLICANTS ARE NOT KEPT ON FILE AND YOU MUST SUBMIT A NEW COPY OF YOUR UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT FOR EACH VACANCY YOU APPLY TO.

ATTN: Andrea Callender

MN Dept of Public Safety Human Resources

445 Minnesota Street Suite 135

St. Paul, MN 55101-5135

or

andrea.callender@state.mn.us

Physical Requirements

Requires occasionally moving and transporting such articles as file boxes and heavy hand tools or heavier materials with help from others, and moving and transporting light objects frequently. Even though the weights being moved and transported may be a negligible amount, a job in this category may require positioning self to move to a significant degree or may involve maintaining a stationary position for extended periods.

Additional Requirements

This position requires successful completion of the following:

It is the policy of the Department of Public Safety that all employees submit to a background investigation prior to employment, which includes the following components:

The following components may be applicable depending upon the position:

1) criminal history

2) reference check

3) drivers license

4) drug screen

5) fingerprint check

6) education verification

Application Details

Why Work For Us

GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! The State of Minnesota offers a comprehensive benefits package including low cost medical and dental insurance, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, pre-tax flexible spending accounts, retirement plan, tax-deferred compensation, generous vacation and sick leave, and 11 paid holidays each year. How to Apply

Click “Apply” at the bottom of this page. If you are unable to apply online, please contact the job information line at 651.259.3637.

For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers . Contact

If you have questions about the position, contact Andrea Callender at andrea.callender@state.mn.us or 651.201.7371.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Minnesota is an equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employer. We are committed to providing culturally responsive services to all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota recognizes that a diverse workforce is essential and strongly encourages qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.

We will make reasonable accommodations to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651.259.3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance you need.