Chemistry Technician

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Dauphin County, PA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Are you ready to put your technical expertise and analytical skills to work in a career that helps uphold the integrity and reliability of forensic science? As a Chemistry Technician with the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP), you will have the chance to grow your abilities while supporting a mission built on public service and accountability. This role helps you build practical laboratory experience that strengthens your technical foundation. Your work will play an important part that supports the PSP core values and advances scientific excellence. Apply today for this meaningful opportunity to support important public safety goals through science and service.

This position supports laboratory functions that ensure accurate scientific preparation, evidence handling, and instrument upkeep. The role helps maintain smooth daily operations that support forensic work across the Bureau of Forensic Services. As a Chemistry Technician, you will perform the following duties:

Reagent Preparation: Prepare analytical reagents, standard solutions, clean glassware, and perform quality assurance tests
Evidence Handling: Assist with receiving, storing, transferring, and returning physical evidence and communicate with submitting agencies
Instrument Support: Calibrate, clean, and maintain laboratory instruments and equipment
Technical Assistance: Provide support to forensic scientists during bench analysis and routine lab procedures
Inventory Control: Manage laboratory supplies, maintain Safety Data Sheet (SDS) files, and oversee library reference materials
Record Management: Prepare and archive laboratory case records and documentation

Requirements

• Completion of 60 college credits including nine credits in chemistry.
• You must meet the PA residency requirement.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.
• 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.
• You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare analytical reagents, standard solutions, clean glassware, and perform quality assurance tests
• Assist with receiving, storing, transferring, and returning physical evidence and communicate with submitting agencies
• Calibrate, clean, and maintain laboratory instruments and equipment
• Provide support to forensic scientists during bench analysis and routine lab procedures
• Manage laboratory supplies, maintain Safety Data Sheet (SDS) files, and oversee library reference materials
• Prepare and archive laboratory case records and documentation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree