Chemistry Technician

THE POSITION

Are you ready to apply your scientific skills toward meaningful work that directly impacts the communities we serve? As a Chemistry Technician with the Pennsylvania State Police, you will support important laboratory work that strengthens public safety. This role allows you to work with scientific tools, maintain critical equipment, and help ensure accurate laboratory processes. You will take part in activities that help produce reliable results and maintain high-quality standards. If you enjoy detailed tasks and scientific work, this position offers a rewarding opportunity.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position supports key functions in a DNA laboratory by assisting with equipment maintenance, quality control tasks, and sample handling. The role focuses on performing laboratory support work with accuracy, responsibility, and attention to detail. As a Chemistry Technician, you will perform the following duties:

• Quality Assurance: Carry out maintenance checks, complete documentation, and follow established forensic standards
• Reagent Preparation: Prepare solutions, verify accuracy of materials, and maintain inventory of chemicals and supplies
• Sample Handling: Receive samples, log information, assign barcodes, and prepare items for processing and storage
• Equipment Monitoring: Check temperature-sensitive instruments, clean work areas, and prepare waste for proper disposal
• Vendor Verification: Confirm calibrations and repairs completed by vendors and document results for laboratory records
• Laboratory Support: Perform data calculations, update solution protocols, and complete tasks required for daily DNA lab operations

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirement:

• Completion of 60 college credits including nine credits in chemistry.

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance 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.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans