DNA Laboratory Technician

Duties

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Perform routine housekeeping duties such as the cleaning of laboratory areas, equipment and tools
• Organize laboratory working and storage areas
• Maintain laboratory cleanliness
• Prepare laboratory reagents and supplies in accordance with laboratory policy
• Monitor supply inventory and order supplies as needed
• Monitor and update temperature logs of various instruments
• Remove bio-hazardous waste to appropriate storage location
• Prepare blood and tissue samples from decedents for long term storage
• Assist DNA administrative staff with release of laboratory case reports and other administrative duties as assigned
• May participate in limited casework technical support role
• Assist in ensuring the laboratory remains in compliance with the ANAB accreditation standards and the FBI Quality Assurance Standards for Forensic DNA testing laboratories
• Follow rigorously all Safety, Method Manual, and Quality Assurance / Quality Control protocols
• Other duties as assigned by the Forensic Genetics Laboratory Director.

 Earn a Degree in Crime Scene Investigation, Forensic Science, Computer Forensics or Forensic Psychology

Requirements

Education:

• Associates degree in a physical science such as Biology or Chemistry

Experience:

• At least six months work history in a laboratory environment

Licensure:

• Must maintain a valid Texas Driver's License and ability to safely operate a motor vehicle

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Computer literacy in the use of Microsoft Office applications
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Motivated and dedicated to completing tasks on schedule

Additional Requirements:

• Must provide a DNA sample to be maintained by the Forensic Genetics Laboratory for quality assurance purposes

Preferences

• Education: Bachelor's Degree
• Experience: One year of experience work history in a laboratory environment

General Information

Position Type, and Typical Hours of Work:

• Full-Time | 40 hours per week
• May include night or evening work as assigned

Work Environment:

• Office/ Laboratory setting
• The job requires work with laboratory chemicals and various biological fluids – potential exposure to blood borne pathogens.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 lbs. and sit or stand for long periods.
• Must have visual acuity sufficient to perceive minute differences and details and to withstand the strain of continued close work.
• Must successfully pass at test for colorblindness.
• Must have manual dexterity sufficient to conduct laboratory tasks as determined by the Forensic Genetics Laboratory Director.

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