About Our Job

The Denver Police Department is seeking a Forensic Laboratory Technician to perform intermediate level technical work to prepare and/or analyze non-probative forensic-type samples in support of forensic research, training, and validation projects, and perform quality control or quality assurance checks on laboratory instruments and reagents to support forensic casework duties.

 

This position is a full-time grant-funded and staffed in the Forensic Biology/DNA Unit of the Crime Laboratory.

This position will be located at Denver Crime Laboratory building at 1371 Cherokee Street.

Job responsibilities include:

• Supporting forensic research, training, and validation projects by preparing and/or analyzing non-probative samples, and maintains proper documentation of work product. 

• Operates necessary laboratory equipment to conduct quality control checks on instruments and equipment, identifies problems, and either performs the necessary adjustments or conducts or schedules maintenance. 

• Monitors equipment performance within established tolerance ranges and completes regular maintenance and performance checks on laboratory equipment. 

• Cleans and/or sterilizes laboratory, equipment, glassware, and other utensils within autoclave or cross-linker. Perform proper cleaning procedures within established guidelines.

• Prepares reagents utilizing defined procedures for use by forensic scientists on casework.

• Performs quality control/quality assurance checks on reagents utilizing defined procedures and maintains documentation.

• Stocks all areas with adequate and proper supplies and orders necessary stock.

• Maintains established department policies and procedures, quality improvement, safety, environmental, and infection standards.

• Maintains laboratory records as required, including preparing and providing discoverable case files for court.

• Attend meetings as required

Our ideal candidate will:

• Be technically competent, trainable, and understand various scientific principles and methods.

• Have strong interpersonal skills, function well as team member, and complete tasks independently.

• Demonstrate technical knowledge and skills, solve complex problems, and make sound decisions.

 

Below are the minimum requirements used to determine eligibility for this position:

• Education requirement: Associate's Degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related field.

• Experience Requirement: None

• Education/Experience Equivalency: One (1) year of the appropriate type and level of experience may be substituted for each required year of post-high school education.

• License/Certifications: It is a condition of employment that the Denver Police Forensics & Evidence Division form for consent for collection of a DNA sample be completed at the time of hire.

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Job Profile

CE2442 Forensic Laboratory Technician

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Position Type

Limited (Fixed Term)

Position Salary Range

$24.71 - $37.07

Starting Pay

Based on education and experience

Agency

Denver Police Department

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