Chemistry Technician

About the role

This Chemistry Technician position with the Pennsylvania State Police supports key functions in a DNA laboratory. The role involves equipment maintenance, quality control tasks, and sample handling to ensure accurate laboratory processes and high‑quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Quality Assurance: Carry out maintenance checks, complete documentation, and follow established forensic standards.
• Reagent Preparation: Prepare solutions, verify accuracy of materials, and maintain inventory of chemicals and supplies.
• Sample Handling: Receive samples, log information, assign barcodes, and prepare items for processing and storage.
• Equipment Monitoring: Check temperature‑sensitive instruments, clean work areas, and prepare waste for proper disposal.
• Vendor Verification: Confirm calibrations and repairs completed by vendors and document results for laboratory records.
• Laboratory Support: Perform data calculations, update solution protocols, and complete tasks required for daily DNA lab operations.

Qualifications

• Completion of 60 college credits, including nine credits in chemistry.
• Must meet Pennsylvania residency requirements.
• Ability to perform essential job functions.
• Pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.
• Submit a medication report for screening by the State Police Medical Officer prior to placement.
• If claiming education, attach a copy of college transcripts (unofficial transcripts are acceptable).

Work schedule

• Full‑time, 37.5 hours per week.
• Hours: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday, with a 30‑minute lunch break.
• No telework option.

Application instructions

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed; eligibility information must be provided directly in the application.
• Provide detailed experience and education responses to supplemental questions.
• Attach transcripts to support any education claims; unofficial copies are acceptable.
• Submit the application by the posting’s closing date; late submissions will not be accepted.
• All information must reflect the applicant’s own experience; use of generative AI tools is permitted only for preparation, not for misrepresentation or interview assistance.