Employment Opportunity

Forensic DNA Scientist Trainee

Pennsylvania State Police, Greensburg, Pennsylvania

Salary: $51,971.00 - $79,062.00 Annually

Final Filing Date: Aug 27, 2025

Are you passionate about forensic science and eager to apply your knowledge while starting a rewarding public service career? The Pennsylvania State Police is seeking a dedicated Forensic DNA Scientist Trainee to join our Bureau of Forensic Services team. In this pivotal role, you will receive structured training and practical exercises to develop proficiency in performing chemical and biological analysis and comparison of human DNA samples. This is a unique opportunity to expand your skill set, learn new techniques, and contribute to the mission of the Pennsylvania State Police!

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Duties

In this position, you will receive training in chemical and biological techniques as well as conducting forensic DNA analysis.
Duties include gaining hands-on experience in the use of thermal cyclers, genetic analyzers, automation platforms, the Combined DNA Index System, and other systems unique to the forensic DNA program.
Additionally, you will be responsible for the identification of human DNA profiles, the scientific DNA analysis of physiological samples, and the various techniques used for the collection, preservation, and handling of evidence and convicted offender samples including chain of custody.
You will also prepare detailed records of analysis that are compliant with laboratory policies and receive training in conducting performance checks of laboratory equipment.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

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

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

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 and three credits each in molecular biology, genetics, biochemistry, and population genetics or statistics.
Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree/credits.

Do you have the Education Required? See available on-line and campus-based degree programs now!

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

Earn a Degree in Crime Scene Investigation or Forensic Science

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Posted: Aug 16, 2025

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