StSB-FSD-Northville-Biology-Forensic Technician 8-E10 / LIMITED TERM - TWO POSITIONS



StSB-FSD-Northville-Biology-Forensic Technician 8-E10 / LIMITED TERM - TWO POSITIONS

Salary

$1,313.60 - $2,148.80 Biweekly

Location

Northville, MI

Job Type

Limited Term (position has expiration date)

Job Number

5501-1412-TAM

Department

State Police

Opening Date

01/14/2014

Closing Date

1/20/2014 5:00 PM Eastern

Bargaining Unit

TECHNICAL (SEIU)

Job Description

Participates in a variety of analytical laboratory support activities. Entry of case information into the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS); receipt and return of evidence; preparation of DNA extracts for return to the investigating agency; preparation of standards and reagents to include the quality control check of critical reagents; track inventory and order laboratory supplies; routine maintenance of laboratory equipment including daily to annual performance checks of critical equipment. May assist with the validation of new equipment and chemistries. Will perform analytical tasks under the direction and supervision of an analyst. 

Position Description

Required Education and Experience

Education
Possession of an associate’s degree in forensic science, chemistry, biochemistry, biology, microbiology, or a related pure or applied science.

Experience

Forensic Technician 8
No specific type or amount is required.

Forensic Technician 9
One year of experience equivalent to a Forensic Technician 8.

Forensic Technician E10
Two years of experience equivalent to a Forensic Technician, including one year equivalent to a Forensic Technician 9.

Alternate Education and Experience

Possession of a bachelor’s degree or higher with 16 semester (24 term) credits in job specific or related course work may be substituted for the education and experience requirements.

Additional Requirements and Information

Some positions within this class series are assigned job duties that may require possession of a current, valid driver's license to operate a designated state vehicle.

This position requires passing a pre-employment screening, including passing a drug screen, criminal history background check and a fingerprint check by the Michigan State Police. 

Please attach a cover letter and a copy of your official college transcripts to your application. Unofficial transcripts will not be accepted. Current Michigan State Police employees must attach their last two performance appraisals.

As a condition of employment, the selected applicant is required to submit a DNA sample for inclusion into the DNA Staff Index.

View the entire job specification here:
http://www.michigan.gov/documents/ForensicTechnician_112332_7.pdf

 

 

State employment benefits include everything from health insurance to retirement income and are worth about 40% of your salary
 
This page gives a brief explanation of some of the benefits that are provided by the State of Michigan according to union contracts or Civil Service Rules. See details on these and other employment information.


Leave Time

Full time employees receive between 15 and 35 vacation leave days per year. Employees also receive 13 sick days per year, and employees receive 8 hours of leave to participate in certain school functions or community activities. Employees may also qualify for up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave for certain family or medical situations.


Holidays

State employees receive 12 scheduled holidays each year, which include New Years Eve Day and New Years Day, Christmas Eve Day and Christmas Day, Memorial Day, and Veterans Day just to name a few.


Alternative Work Schedules

Flexible work schedules and telecommuting options are available in many jobs.


Insurance and Other Benefits

Insurances include health, vision, dental and life. Employees also have the option to purchase additional life, accidental death, long term disability, long term care insurance, and legal services. Flexible spending accounts for medical expenses and child care are also available.


Deferred Compensation

Employees may invest income in a tax-deferred retirement investment program. The state offers two optional deferred compensation plans, the 457 and 401(k). Employees decide the amount you want deducted from your paycheck.


Retirement

Employees receive a minimum 4% state contribution toward their retirement fund. If an employee elects to contribute more, the state will match that percentage (up to 3%). ORS administers two different retirement plans for State of Michigan employees: a Defined Benefit (DB) plan and a Defined Contribution (DC) plan. Use the following link for detailed information: 

Two plans for State Employees

01
FORNTCH - Do you possess one of the following: An associate's degree or higher in forensic science, chemistry, biochemistry, biology, microbiology, or a related pure or applied science. If so, please attach a copy of your official college transcripts; OR a bachelor's degree or higher with 16 semester (24 term) credits in job specific or related course work. If so, please attach a copy of your official college transcripts.
  • Yes
  • No
02
FORNTCH - Please select your level of experience.
  • None
  • At least one year of experience equivalent to a Forensic Technician.
  • At least two years of experience equivalent to a Forensic Technician.
  • At least three years of experience equivalent to a Forensic Technician.
  • At least four years of experience equivalent to a Forensic Technician.
03
Do you have any laboratory experience?
  • Yes
  • No
04
If you answered yes to the above question, please explain.
05
Do you have any experience with laboratory instrumentation?
  • Yes
  • No
06
If you answered yes to the above question, please explain.
07
Are you proficient in the use of Microsoft Office products?
  • Yes
  • No
08
Do you have any working experience of evidentiary analysis?
  • Yes
  • No
09
If you answered yes to the above question, please explain.
10
Do you have any working experience with the evidence chain of custody process?
  • Yes
  • No
11
If you answered yes to the above question, please explain.
12
Do you have experience working with information or asset database systems?
  • Yes
  • No
13
If you answered yes to the above question, please explain.
14
Do you have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better?
  • Yes
  • No

Required Question

Agency
State of Michigan
Department
State Police
Address
MSPJobs@michigan.gov
7150 Harris Drive
Dimondale, Michigan, 48821
Phone
517-284-3175