FS Laboratory Technician II

Employment Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and additional coverage
• Sick & Vacation leave
• Work-Life Balance programs : parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave
• Paid State Holidays
• Fitness Centers in select locations
• Employee discounts with the
• Retirement and deferred compensation programs

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Position Summary & Responsibilities :

Position Summary :

This position is responsible for receiving evidence from law enforcement agencies; ensure it is stored in a manner which will preserve the evidence for testing and in a secure manner while following established quality assurance procedures.

The candidate will coordinate forensic examinations with the forensic science laboratory staff and record relevant evidence data in a complex Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).

Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following :

• Ensure accuracy of data, to include evidence items, names, case numbers, and all required information entered into the LIMS.
• Maintain security of the evidence room and ensure all policies and procedures relating to access to the secured area(s) are followed.
• Comply with all forensic science laboratory policies regarding evidence submissions, retention and return.
• Keep the laboratory director / assistant laboratory director(s) and / or quality assurance manager(s) informed of issues relating to non-compliance, security, safety and LIMS.
• Maintain a positive attitude and assist customers and fellow employees in matters relating to evidence and the laboratory quality assurance policies.
• When requested, provide training to Kansas law enforcement on the marking, sealing and submission of evidence to the forensic science laboratory. Some travel required.
• Have an understanding of physical evidence to ensure proper storage and preservation.
• Travel as assigned weekly to cover duties in one the forensic science laboratories and potential for overnight stays.

Qualifications : Education

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Licensing & Certification

Driver’s License

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Experience with data entry
• Experience in inventory control and management

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, criminal justice or forensic science
• Experience working in a forensic laboratory
• Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) experience
• Prior experience working for a law enforcement agency or in a position regularly interacting with law enforcement
• Exceptional organizational skills
• Adaptability and ability to multitask and prioritize daily activities
• Ability to operate office equipment, personal computers, and communication systems
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions; read and comprehend written materials
• Ability to record, file and transmit information
• Ability to project a professional image when interacting with KBI laboratory customers and forensic scientists

Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements

As a condition of employment, you will be subject to a pre-employment process to include a polygraph examination, fingerprint based records check, and comprehensive background investigation, including reference check of past and present employers.

The pre-employment process will be waived for current KBI personnel who have previously completed the screening requirements