DNA Laboratory Technician
Harris County•Houston, TX
•Onsite
About The Position
Provide laboratory support to analysts in a forensic DNA laboratory setting. The Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences aims to provide the highest quality medical examiner and crime laboratory services with integrity, serving as a technological resource for legal agencies and fostering academic training in forensic science.
Requirements
- Associates degree in a physical science such as Biology or Chemistry
- At least six (6) months work history in a laboratory environment
- Must maintain a valid Texas Driver's License and ability to safely operate a motor vehicle
- Must provide a DNA sample to be maintained by the Forensic Genetics Laboratory for quality assurance purposes
- Computer literacy in the use of Microsoft Office applications
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail
- Motivated and dedicated to completing tasks on schedule
- TRANSCRIPTS MUST BE ATTATCHED
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university
- One (1) year of experience work history in a laboratory environment
Responsibilities
- Perform routine housekeeping duties such as the cleaning of laboratory areas, equipment and tools
- Organize laboratory working and storage areas
- Maintain laboratory cleanliness
- Prepare laboratory reagents and supplies in accordance with laboratory policy
- Monitor supply inventory and order supplies as needed
- Monitor and update temperature logs of various instruments
- Remove bio-hazardous waste to appropriate storage location
- Prepare blood and tissue samples from decedents for long term storage
- Assist DNA administrative staff with release of laboratory case reports and other administrative duties as assigned
- May participate in limited casework technical support role
- Assist in ensuring the laboratory remains in compliance with the ANAB accreditation standards and the FBI Quality Assurance Standards for Forensic DNA testing laboratories
- Follow rigorously all Safety, Method Manual, and Quality Assurance / Quality Control protocols
- Other duties as assigned by the Forensic Genetics Laboratory Director.
Benefits
- Equal Opportunity Employer
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
