Crime Lab Analyst 1/2/3/4

at  State of Louisiana

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

This vacancy is located in the Crime Laboratory in the Office of State Police located in East Baton Rouge Parish. This posting may be used to fill a probational appointment, job appointment, or a promotional appointment.

AS PART OF A CAREER PROGRESSION GROUP, VACANCIES MAY BE FILLED FROM THIS RECRUITMENT AS A CRIME LABORATORY ANALYST 1, 2, 3, OR 4, DEPENDING ON THE LEVEL OF EXPERIENCE OF THE SELECTED APPLICANT. PLEASE REFER TO THE “JOB SPECIFICATIONS” TAB LOCATED AT THE TOP OF THE LA CAREERS “CURRENT JOB OPPORTUNITIES PAGE” FOR SPECIFIC INFORMATION ON SALARY RANGES, MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS AND JOB CONCEPTS FOR EACH LEVEL.

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

RESUMES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED IN LIEU OF COMPLETED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE SECTIONS ON YOUR APPLICATION. APPLICATIONS MAY BE REJECTED IF INCOMPLETE.

To apply for this vacancy, click on the link and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

A baccalaureate degree with twelve semester hours in biology or chemistry and an additional twelve semester hours in a biological science, chemistry, forensic science, molecular physics, physics, criminalistics or pharmacology.
A combination of coursework is allowed.

Under close supervision, the entry-level Crime Lab Analyst learns to perform the following duties:
Performs scientific and forensic examinations while using safe laboratory practices.
Prepares basic analytical reports of evidence; may testify as a witness in state and federal courts and give depositions.
Evaluates other analysts’ courtroom testimony where appropriate.
Disseminates information on evidentiary-related subjects to law enforcement agencies, courts, and legislative groups.
Defines problems, collects data, establishes facts, interprets findings, and draws valid conclusions in conjunction with scientific analysis.
Communicates with and provides training for law enforcement agencies, prosecutors, faculty, staff, and service personnel.
Serves as a witness during court testimonies regarding the particular evidence analyzed or the work involved in preparing the evidence for analysis.
Collects, handles, and preserves evidence for future analysis.
Assists in forensic autopsies.