Reference #: 4516176
THE POSITIONUtilize your knowledge in chemistry to become a Chemistry Technician for the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP)! Our Bureau of Forensic Services serves the criminal justice community and the citizens of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania by providing the highest quality scientific, technical, and investigative support to law enforcement agencies. If want to gain experience in laboratory analysis, then this is the perfect position for you!DESCRIPTION OF WORKAs a Chemistry Technician, you will be responsible for a variety of scientific tasks in support of laboratory analysis. Your duties will include preparing analytical reagents, standard solutions, clean glassware, and laboratory equipment for the forensic scientists' daily operations. You will also perform quality assurance tests on the solutions and reagents to ensure they are functioning properly. In this position, you will calibrate, clean, and maintain scientific instruments and equipment used for casework analysis. Additionally, you can expect to log, receive, store, transfer, and track evidence.Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
Limited term full-time employment
Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
Please Note: This is a limited term position. Employment in this position will last until at least June 19, 2025.
Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. Selected candidates who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $39,003 (before taxes).
You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITYQUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
Completion of 60 college credits including nine credits in chemistry.Other Requirements:
You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
You must be able to perform essential job functions.Legal Requirements:
You must pass criminal history and background investigations.
This job title has been identified as performing critical duties. 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.How to Apply:
Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.Veterans:Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. 7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at [email protected] Relay Service (TRS):711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).If you are contacted for an interview and need acco modations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.EXAMINATION INFORMATIONCompleting the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
You must provide complete and accurate information or:
your score may be lower than deserved.
you may be disqualified.
You may only apply/test once for this posting.
Your results will be provided via email.The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.