Top 11 Forensic science technician Jobs in Pennsylvania

Forensic Evidence Specialist
Allegheny County Pennsylvania —Allegheny County, PA
- $18.93 an hour
- Online Application
- Background check
- Microsoft Excel
- Pass drug screening
Histology-Autopsy Technician
Allegheny County Pennsylvania —Allegheny County, PA
- $24.95 an hour
- Overtime
- Background check
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
Lab Technician - TEM
RJ Lee Group, Inc —Pittsburgh, PA
- Full-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Trade school
- Associate's degree
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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Laboratory Technician - Drug & Alcohol Testing Program
Allegheny County Pennsylvania —Allegheny County, PA
- $20.60 an hour
- Online Application
- Background check
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Access
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Senior Cyber Incident Responder
Highmark Health —Pennsylvania
- $86,400 - $138,600 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- 6 years
- Computer Science
- HIPAA
Sample Management Technician
Eurofins USA PSS Insourcing Solutions —West Point, PA
- Overtime
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- US work authorization
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Laboratory Technician - Environment Testing - PFAS Prep - 1st shift, M-F
Eurofins USA Environment Testing —Lancaster, PA
- $17.75 an hour
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Writing skills
- English
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Laboratory Technician - Leachate Prep - Environment Testing - Monday - Friday, 1st shift
Eurofins USA Environment Testing —Lancaster, PA
- $17.75 an hour
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Writing skills
- English
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Assistant Systems Manager - Security
COUNTY OF LEHIGH PENNSYLVANIA —Allentown, PA
- $34.43 an hour
- Full-time
- Computer science
- Computer Science
- Customer service
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Entry Level Field Testing Technician
Intertek —York, PA
- Full-time
- Carpentry
- Microsoft Outlook
- Construction site
- On-the-job training
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Histology-Autopsy Technician
Allegheny County Pennsylvania —Allegheny County, PA
An associate’s degree in a Biological Science, Histology, Chemistry, or a related field. Candidates must possess and maintain a valid Pennsylvania Driver’s…
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Histotechnician
System One —Pittsburgh, PA
1 year of clinical histology laboratory experience post-training with certification OR 3 years of experience working as Histology Lab Technician or equivalent…
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Forensic Evidence Specialist

Allegheny County Pennsylvania -
Allegheny County, PA

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$18.93 an hour

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Full Job Description

Salary: $18.9329 per hour

How to Apply:

Applications are submitted online until the position is filled and/or the posting is closed. After reviewing this job announcement, please click on the link at the bottom of the page to apply online. A resume is required with the application. Further instructions on submission of documents are available in the online application. A resume may not be substituted for an application.

Minimum Requirements:

An Associate’s degree in Forensic Science, Criminal Justice, Biology, Chemistry, or another related field. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted, but a minimum of 24 credit hours must be in the area of Criminal Justice, Forensic Science, Chemistry, Biology, or other related course work as it applies to the Duties, Knowledge, and Skills of the job.

It is the policy of Allegheny County that in order to receive a final offer of employment, candidates must successfully pass a background check, which includes verification of Allegheny County Real Estate Tax status, and drug/medical examinations as required for the position. The pre-employment drug screen must be completed within 48 hours of the acceptance of the conditional offer of employment.

Position Summary:

Under limited supervision, provide a variety of support tasks in the Office of the Medical Examiner. This includes but is not limited to receiving evidence from law enforcement agencies; inspecting evidence for proper labeling and packaging; recording evidence received into the Laboratory Information Management System; transferring evidence to Forensic Scientists for analysis; storage and return of evidence upon completion of analysis, quality assurance, and quality control audit; review and evaluation of open case assignments. Court appearance may be required to testify as to the procedures followed during handling of the evidence.

Overview:

Duties:

Receives, documents, stores, and ensures proper custody and control of physical evidence/property in the custody of the Medical Examiner’s Office.
Safeguards and maintains the integrity of all evidence and chain of custody as per the policies and procedures of the Medical Examiner’s Office.
Coordinates activity between submitting agencies and the Medical Examiner’s Office in the receipt, return, and handling of evidence.
Acts as an interface between the Laboratory and customers. Provides administrative support functions to assist Medical Examiner Office Team: both Morgue Operations and Laboratory Operations.
Appears in court to testify as to the procedures followed during receipt, storage, and transfer of evidence throughout the Laboratory.
Conducts inventories of all evidence and oversees the release, destruction, and subsequent paperwork of same.
Archives, maintains, stores, and organizes case folders.
Works with a variety of hazardous items including weapons, narcotics, drug paraphernalia, toxins, body fluids, flammable and explosive materials, and unsanitary materials.
Maintains manual and computerized records including evidence custody documents, chain of custody documents, property receipts, property control files, and related reports.
Performs other related duties as required or requested.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of:

Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
Data entry.
Laboratory information and management systems.
Proper evidence handling, transport, and storage to limit loss, cross transfer, contamination or deleterious change.

Skill in:

Ability to:

Utilize proficient verbal and written communicative, auditory, and visual skills.
Establish effective working relationships with managers, co-workers (Scientists, Pathologists, Autopsy/Histology Technicians, Forensic Investigators), law enforcement agencies, and other members of the Criminal Justice System.
Pass a criminal background check and drug screen.
Pass a weightlifting test (50 lbs.).
Use a personal computer (PC).
Stand for a prolonged period of time and engage in frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and reaching.
Sit for prolonged periods of time and engage in typing, reading, reaching, talking, listening, and interacting with law enforcement.
Walk for prolonged periods of time delivering evidentiary material.
Lift and/or move evidence storage bins and file folder boxes with a weight of fifty (50) lbs. on to storage shelves that maybe overhead or require use of a step ladder.
Work under adverse and extremely unpleasant conditions such as abnormal sights, sounds, and odors.
Deal and work effectively with highly emotional situations and personnel.
Maintain strict chain of custody in accordance with established protocol.

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Residency: Allegheny County within 1 year.
Veterans' Preference: Will be awarded to eligible candidates.

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Histology-Autopsy Technician

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Sample Management Technician

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