Criminalistics Laboratory Technician

Salary	$57,273.84 - $73,107.36 Annually	Location	Los Angeles County, CA
Job Type	Full time	Job Number	J4331B
Department	Sheriff	Opening Date	05/20/2025
Closing Date	6/18/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

Accepting online applications from Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at 8:00 A.M. (PT) until Wednesday June 18, 2025, 5:00 P.M. (PT). All applications must be received before 5:00 P.M. (PT) on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, to be accepted.

Essential Job Functions

Prepares standard chemical solutions and reagents for use in forensic biological procedures.

Performs routine chemical analyses on biological samples and bulk-controlled drug specimens and may perform special projects under close supervision.

Operates a chromatograph for the routine analysis of specified classes of evidence submitted to the laboratory.

Performs routine toxicology extraction procedures of blood and urine specimens and prepares extracts for subsequent analysis.

Operates an immunoassay instrument to screen urine specimens for drugs of abuse.

Assists laboratory personnel by performing routine laboratory tests and analyses of evidentiary specimens, as directed.

Prepares evidence collection kits for distribution (e.g., GSR, sexual assault kit).

Provides inventory support functions, including ordering supplies, tracking packages, and stocking.

Documents evidence.

Prepares evidence for outsourcing.

Provides guidance to volunteers who perform crime lab support functions.

Performs functions to support and/or ensure equipment is adequately calibrated, records are accurate, and active inventory has not exceeded its expiration date.

For more information, please view the classification specification: Criminalistics Laboratory Technician

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