Job Description

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Duties

Employees participate in a formalized training program designed to develop competency in the analysis of chemical, biological, and physical criminal evidence. Scientists are trained to specialize in one of the following disciplines:

• Drug Analysis
• Trace Analysis
• Serology
• DNA Analysis

Duties include but are not limited to

• Participating in a structured serology training program.
• Developing knowledge, understanding, and technical skills to analyze physiological fluids, identify hair, and prepare reports for courtroom testimony.
• Performing serological testing on blood, semen and other biological fluids.
• This role requires attention to detail to maintain accurate records about evidence chain of custody and an investigative nature to thoroughly receive, examine, and preserve physical evidence.
• In addition, you will complete comprehensive competency testing, adhere to all policies and procedures, and testify as an expert witness as required.

Requirements

Minimum Training and Experience

• A bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology, forensic science, or a closely related physical or natural science, which includes or is supplemented by 16 college credits in chemistry.
• Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree.

Other Requirements

• You must meet the PA residency requirement.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements

• This job title has been identified as performing critical duties. Prior to placement in this job title, the selected candidate regardless of their current job, must submit a Report of Medications for screening by the State Police Medical Officer.
• You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.

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