Forensic Scientist Trainee

Forensic Scientist Trainee

This listing closes on 8/24/2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada).

Employer

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Salary

$51,971.00 - $79,062.00 Annually

Location

Luzerne County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2025-31365-72061

Department

Pennsylvania State Police

Division

SP Wyoming Rgnl Lab

Opening Date

08/11/2025

Closing Date

8/24/2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)

Job Code

72061

Position Number

Multiple positions may be filled from this posting.

Union

AFSCME

Bargaining Unit

B4

Pay Group

ST06

Bureau / Division Code

00209366

Bureau / Division

Bureau of Forensic Services, Wyoming Regional Lab

Worksite Address

1400 Sathers Drive

City

Pittston, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

18640

Contact Name

PSP Human Resource Civilian Placement

Contact Email

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DESCRIPTION

BENEFITS

QUESTIONS

THE POSITION

Broaden your knowledge of forensic science while taking the starting steps into a new career! The Pennsylvania State Police are seeking an eager and enthusiastic Forensic Scientist Trainee to join our team at the Wyoming Regional Lab. In this role, you will engage in a hands-on training experience to learn about the testing of physiological fluids and hair analysis for courtroom testimony. If you are excited to develop your skills under the guidance of an excellent supervisory team, apply today!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

In this position, you will participate in a structured serology training program designed to develop knowledge, understanding, and technical skills related to physiological fluid analysis, hair identification, report preparation, and courtroom testimony. While working under a laboratory supervisor, you will perform serological testing on evidence submitted to the laboratory for the detection, identification, and characterization of blood, semen, and other biological fluids. After testing, a report is prepared and submitted to the requesting agency that states the results of the examination. As a trainee, you will learn how to prepare accurate and concise reports that will be suitable for courtroom presentation. Additionally, you will maintain complete and accurate documentation of all testing and results in the case file. As you progress in your training, your work will be performed with increasing independence.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

Full-time employment

Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.

Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.

Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.

You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

A bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, forensic science, or a closely related physical or natural science, which includes or is supplemented by 16 college credits in chemistry.

Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within three months of graduating with a qualifying degree.

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 a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.

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.