LABORATORY TECHNICIAN

Date: Aug 16, 2024

Req ID: 42551

Location:

Little Rock, AR, US, 72205

Category: STATE CRIME LABORATORY

Anticipated Starting Salary: 32405

Position Number: 22090748

County: Pulaski

Posting End Date: 9/13/2024

Anticipated Starting Salary: 32405

Toxicology

The Department of Public Safety’s mission is to enhance the safety and security of all Arkansans through ethical, character-driven behavior that promotes professionalism, clear communication, and accountability while serving as the state’s premier public safety agency.

This position is Safety Sensitive and is subject to pre-employment, random, and for-cause drug screenings.

If you are requesting veteran’s preference, please include your DD214.

Authorities & Responsibilities

Forensic Toxicology Technician

• Responsible for accessing and organizing evidence submitted for Toxicology (blood, urine, etc.) by Law Enforcement Agencies, Coroners, and Medical Examiners. Must be able to lift 40-50 lbs.

• Notates information regarding evidence submitted and generates barcodes for evidence chain of custody.

• Organizes evidence in storage and helps with long-term evidence storage and disposal.

• Present expert forensic testimony in court to testify to the accession and chain of custody in legal criminal proceedings.

• Verify the correct operation of scientific instruments and perform routine maintenance as needed. Prepare and verify reference materials and reagents according to established guidelines

• Attend and participate in professional meetings and seminars to keep abreast of new technologies and methods in Toxicology.

• Review current scientific literature.

• Perform related responsibilities as required or assigned

  Minimum Qualifications

  The Forensic Toxicology Technician must possess at a minimum a high school diploma or higher.

Position Information

Class Code: B111C

Grade: GS04

FLSA Status: NON-EXEMPT

Salary Range: $32,405.00 - $51,686.00

Summary

The Laboratory Technician is responsible for preparing specimens and the laboratory for analysis, performing analysis, and recording results. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.

Functions

Obtains, logs, assigns laboratory control number, and labels specimen, verifying for accurate and complete specimen documentation. Develops, standardizes, evaluates, and modifies procedures, techniques, and tests used in the analysis of specimens and in medical laboratory experiments. Adjusts and calibrates laboratory instruments and prepares stains, dyes, agents, reagents, culture tubes, and slides for use in analysis. Performs laboratory tests and records results in supporting documentation and laboratory log book. Records refrigerator and incubator temperatures and performs quality control tests to ensure efficiency and accuracy of test results. Cleans and maintains laboratory equipment, supplies, and the laboratory. Performs other duties as assigned.

Dimensions

None

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of laboratory test preparation and record keeping procedures. Knowledge of laboratory production procedures. Ability to assign and coordinate work activities and monitor the performance of co-workers and / or subordinates. Ability to apply qualitative and quantitative techniques to complete a series of laboratory procedures. Ability to operate, maintain, and calibrate laboratory instruments. Ability to maintain precise records of technical processes and to prepare reports. Ability to communicate effectively with others.

Minimum Qualifications

The formal education equivalent of a high school diploma; plus three years of work experience involving laboratory testing, set up, and operation of laboratory equipment, and laboratory record maintenance or a related field. Additional requirements determined by the agency for recruiting purposes require review and approval by the Office of Personnel Management. OTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.

Licenses

None

The State of Arkansas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.

Nearest Major Market:Little Rock