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The Louisiana State Police Crime Laboratory is a part of the Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections. Since its inception in 1937. The Louisiana State Police Crime Laboratory has been committed to providing the highest quality of professional forensic services to the State of Louisiana. This commitment includes applying sound scientific principles in all analyses, being responsive to our customers, conducting our operations in a fair and objective manner, and being a leader in advancing forensic science.

The mission of the laboratory is to assist local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies in Louisiana in the investigation of criminal activity by providing accurate and timely scientific analysis of items of physical evidence and reporting the results of those analyses to appropriate entities in the criminal justice community. Forensic scientists at the laboratory perform scientific examinations of evidence and can provide assistance in the actual collection of evidence at crime scenes when requested.

Laboratory personnel also provide expert testimony in criminal court on their findings when requested. Analyses performed at the laboratory are often the definitive factor in proving the guilt or innocence of persons charged with criminal acts.

The Louisiana State Police Crime Laboratory is currently accredited by the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) to their testing accreditation program, which requires conformance to the ISO/IEC 17025 International Standards and any supplemental requirements, including the FBI's DNA Quality Assurance Standards (QAS). The Crime Lab is accredited in the forensic science testing disciplines of seized drugs, fire debris, impressions, biology (DNA), friction ridge (latent prints), toxicology, firearms and toolmarks, scene investigation (crime scene), bloodstain pattern analysis, and fracture match.

A baccalaureate degree with twelve semester hours in biology or chemistry and an additional twelve semester hours in a biological science, chemistry, forensic science, molecular physics, physics, criminalistics or pharmacology.

A combination of coursework is allowed.

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Applicants must meet the current educational requirements of the hiring agencys accrediting body for the laboratory.

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Criminal Justice is not considered a qualifying educational field.

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Any college hours or degree must be from an accredited college or university. The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here . Job Duties:
EXAMPLES OF WORK: EXAMPLES BELOW ARE A BRIEF SAMPLE OF COMMON DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS JOB TITLE. NOT ALL POSSIBLE TASKS ARE INCLUDED. Under close supervision, the entry-level Crime Lab Analyst learns to perform the following duties: Performs scientific and forensic examinations while using safe laboratory practices. Prepares basic analytical reports of evidence; may testify as a witness in state and federal courts and give depositions. Evaluates other analysts' courtroom testimony where appropriate. Disseminates information on evidentiary-related subjects to law enforcement agencies, courts, and legislative groups. Defines problems, collects data, establishes facts, interprets findings, and draws valid conclusions in conjunction with scientific analysis. Communicates with and provides training for law enforcement agencies, prosecutors, faculty, staff, and service personnel. Serves as a witness during court testimonies regarding the particular evidence analyzed or the work involved in preparing the evidence for analysis. Collects, handles, and preserves evidence for future analysis. Assists in forensic autopsies. CRIMINALISTICS FUNCTION: Photographs physical evidence at crime scenes and/or evidence received in the laboratory utilizing special photographic equipment. Processes evidence for latent fingerprints. Assists in forensic autopsies. Operates the Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS). Operates the National Integrated Ballistics Information Network (NIBIN). Operates the Next Generation Identification System (NGI). FORENSIC AND CODIS DNA FUNCTION: Conducts deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) analysis on biological specimens including isolation, identification and genetic characterization of body fluids in order to draw valid conclusions from scientific analysis. Operates the Combined DNA Indexing System (CODIS). Conducts database queries to compare CODIS DNA profiles and assists in reviewing database matches. CHEMISTRY FUNCTION: Performs blood alcohol content (BAC) analysis or beverage alcohol content (AC) analysis, preliminary accessioning of evidence, and toxicological analyses on blood and urine specimens. Handles of all schedules of Controlled Dangerous Substances (CDS). Analyzes seized drug evidence to determine the presence or absence of Controlled Dangerous Substances (CDS). Performs toxicological analyses utilizing all validated instruments and/or technology available in the unit.

This vacancy is located in the Crime Laboratory in the Office of State Police located East Baton Rouge Parish . This posting may be used to fill a probational appointment, job appointment, or a promotional appointment.

As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as a Crime Laboratory Analyst 1, 2, or 3, depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant. Please refer to the "Job Specifications" tab located at the top of the LA Careers "Current Job Opportunities page" for specific information on salary ranges, minimum qualification requirements and job concepts for each level.

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

*Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.*

To apply for this vacancy, click on the Louisiana Employment Resource Guide .

For more information, please contact:

Department of Public Safety
ATTN: Human Resources/Kristin Garcia
P.O. BOX 66614
Baton Rouge, LA 70896
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If you are contacted for an interview, please let us know at that time if you have a disability and need a special accommodation.

This agency participates in the E-Verify system for verification of citizenship and employment authorization.

NOTE : THE SELECTED CANDIDATE MUST TAKE AND PASS A DRUG SCREEN TEST PRIOR TO APPOINTMENT.