JOB
An employee in this job class is responsible for performing professional scientific work of moderate difficulty assisting in the analysis of physical evidentiary material to aid law enforcement officials in criminal investigations. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Crime Laboratory Section Supervisor. Work includes exposure to bodily fluids, toxic chemicals and noxious odors.Per the Crime Laboratory’s Collective Bargaining Agreement, new hires with no experience shall start at the base of corresponding pay range for their position.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Assists with analytical tests and examinations on a wide variety of crime evidence.Operates laboratory instruments including extraction robots, quantitation (RT-PCR), PCR and capillary electrophoresis (CE) instrumentation.Performs critical reagent checks on newly received reagents and DNA testing kits.Logs reagents and supplies into the Chemical Inventory Management System and Qualtrax. Remains current in the field of forensic science by reviewing scientific journals, attending seminars, conferences and professional organizations.Successfully completes proficiency tests annually to the extent appropriate if assisting with casework.Performs related work or other duties as required.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
CITIZENSHIP: Citizen of the United States or valid work permit, and apply for citizenship when eligible.AGE LIMITS: Eighteen (18) years of age at the time of appointment.EDUCATION: Educational requirements and skills will be determined by the position classification.ARREST: Must be free from conviction of a felony or a Class "A" misdemeanor.MILITARY: Must not have a "Dishonorable" discharge or "Bad Conduct" discharge if having served in the military. All "Other Than Honorable" discharges will be reviewed on an individual basis.COMPETITIVE SELECTION PROCESSUnder the regulations of the Police Department, all appointments to the St. Louis County Police Department are made on the basis of a continuously open, competitive hiring process conducted under the supervision of the Personnel Services Unit. Each applicant must successfully complete each stage of the selection process before becoming eligible to proceed to the next step.AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: The Board of Police Commissioners resolved that subject to all applicable State and Federal statutory or judicial exemptions, all qualified applicants for employment and/or advancement, whether commissioned or civilian, shall be given equal opportunity for consideration, selection, appointment and retention, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or political affiliation.