Crime Lab Technical Specialist

At the Louisiana State Police Crime Laboratory, our mission is to empower communities and improve lives by delivering responsive, inclusive, and forward-thinking public services. We are proud to serve the people of Louisiana with integrity, innovation, and a deep commitment to equity.

We’re looking for a Crime Laboratory Technical Specialist to join our Forensic DNA Unit. This position will serve as the technical lead/subject matter expert in the Forensic DNA Unit and will have functional and technical oversight of Crime Laboratory Analysts in operations related to analysis. This includes certification, quality assurance, training, emerging technologies and methods, or other specialties, and will serve as the supervisor’s designee in the supervisor’s absence.

If you're driven, collaborative, and ready to make an impact—this could be the opportunity for you!A baccalaureate degree with twelve semester hours in biology or chemistry and an additional twelve semester hours in a biological science, chemistry, forensic science, molecular physics, physics, criminalistics or pharmacology plus four years of professional-level crime laboratory experience.

A combination of coursework is allowed.

EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION: Graduate training in qualifying fields will substitute for the required experience on the basis of thirty semester hours for one year of experience; a combination of coursework is allowed. The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here. Job Duties: As a Technical Specialist, you will conduct forensic analyses at the request of local, state, and federal law enforcement and prosecutorial agencies. Duties will include:• Provide technical support to team members in the areas of data analysis, equipment operation, advanced equipment troubleshooting, reagent preparation, forensic data base queries, and evidence collection.

• Demonstrate advanced knowledge in the areas of casework, data collection and interpretation.

• Conduct technical and/or administrative reviews in their discipline which includes reviewing the analytical data and scientific analysis reports of analysts and initiate corrective actions if required.

• Review and make recommendations regarding current forensic analytical methods and research while implementing new forensic analytical methods.

• Draft new and/or modify existing forensic policies, procedures, and regulations.

• Be able to provide expert testimony regarding the analytical process, the work involved preparing the evidence for analysis and instrumentation use during analysis.

• Remain up-to-date on the accreditation standards in their specific forensic discipline.

Position-Specific Details: Appointment Type: Probational Career Progression: This position will be filled as a Crime Lab Technical Specialist. Work Schedule: Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday. Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience. Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

How To Apply: No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

• Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Contact Information: Emaill: [email protected] Agency/Department Name: Louisiana State Police/Human Resources Mailing Address: P.O. Box 66614, Baton Rouge, LA 70806