Laboratory Technician I

The Laboratory Technician plays a critical role in meeting the Mission of the DNA Unit at the Delaware Division of Forensic Science.  The Mission of the laboratory is to provide Delaware law enforcement agencies with a forensic DNA testing program that produces accurate and reliable results. Our commitment is to provide state-of-the-art, timely forensic analyses that complies with the standards set by the DNA FBI Quality Assurance Standards and ISO/IEC 17025:2017. 

Please click for more information about how the DNA unit and the Department of Forensic Science serves the State:  Delaware Division of Forensic Science 

The incumbent is responsible for maintaining the quality control measures in the DNA Laboratory within the Division of Forensic Science (DFS).  These measures include but are not limited to reagent preparation, quality control of reagents, instrument maintenance, stocking lab areas and ordering lab supplies.

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

• Prepares media, reagents and stains.  Computes and measures quantity.
   
• Ensures orderly and environmentally correct storage of media, reagents, supplies, samples and equipment.
   
• Ensures technically correct cleaning, sterilization and solvent treatment of equipment.
   
• Conducts laboratory tests and analyses.
   
• Operates and maintains various laboratory equipment.
   
• Requisitions, inspects and distributes laboratory supplies and equipment.
   
• Records information on manual/computerized records, logs and related requests for analysis, shipping/transporting samples, ordering supplies/equipment, and status of water supply system.
   
• Packs and ships, picks up or delivers supplies, samples and equipment.
   
• May perform phlebotomy to obtain blood specimens for examination.

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Laboratory Technician I
Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

1. Knowledge of math such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, or decimals.  
2. Knowledge of laboratory practices such as testing, sample handling, preparing media, reagents and stains, shipment or storing.
3. Knowledge of chemistry.

A satisfactory background check (including a fingerprint based background check administered by the Delaware State Police) is required as a Condition of Hire. The selected candidate will be required to submit a buccal swab for DNA upon employment and subjected to randomized drug testing during the term of their employment.

The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position.  It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment, job title and job duties.  For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content.   Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment, education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.

Once you have submitted your application on-line, all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email.  Please keep your contact information current.  You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the “My Applications” tab at statejobs.delaware.gov.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.  To request an auxiliary aid or service please call (302) 739-5458. TDD users should call the Delaware Relay Service Number 1-800-232-5460 for assistance.  The State of Delaware – An Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.