Forensic Laboratory Aide

Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department • Las Vegas, NV

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Incumbents provide support to scientific staff in the forensic laboratory, including maintaining the inventory of chemicals, forensic kits, scientific materials and supplies, and references; prepare chemical solutions and reagents; and perform quality control on equipment and reagents.

Requirements

• Equivalent to an Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum of 14 passing semester college-level credits in a chemical, physical, or biological science, or a forensic science related field.
• Applicants MUST attach a copy of their LEGIBLE transcript(s) which demonstrates proof of educational requirements, to their application at the time of submission.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid Nevada driver license.
• Be a citizen/naturalized citizen or permanent resident alien without conditions on status of the United States of America by the date of the first test instrument.
• Be at least 18 years old by the date of the first test instrument.

Nice To Haves

• One year of full-time work experience in a scientific laboratory environment maintaining and/or operating basic laboratory equipment and using basic laboratory techniques and safety procedures.
• Experience and proficiency in various Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Experience identifying and resolving discrepancies/anomalies in a professional work setting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent work ethic.
• Excellent organization and multi-tasking skills with the ability to prioritize assignments.
• The ability to work well under pressure and accept constructive criticism.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining the inventory of chemicals, forensic kits, scientific materials and supplies, and references
• Prepare chemical solutions and reagents
• Perform quality control on equipment and reagents

Benefits

• The salary for this position is negotiated through a collective bargaining agreement.
• All new employees will be hired at the minimum salary in the range and will be eligible for merit increases until reaching the maximum salary in the range.

What This Job Offers

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