Job: CRIMINALIST/SEROLOGIST

Job Title: CRIMINALIST/SEROLOGIST
Salary: $1,512.00 - $2,524.00 Biweekly $39,312.00 - $65,624.00 Annually

Job Type: Full-Time
Location: 1200 Travis, Texas

PN# 07031

HOUSTON POLICE
CRIME LABORATORY
N/A
1200 TRAVIS, 26TH FLOOR
MONDAY - FRIDAY, 8:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.*
*Subject to change

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Analyzes biology evidence, keeps precise records, develops accurate conclusions, and generates reports according to established procedures. Receives, secures, preserves, inventories, and stores biology evidence according to established procedures. Participates in laboratory projects and completes tasks as assigned by supervisor. Provides technical assistance to police officers, assistant district attorneys, other law enforcement agencies and civic groups. Testifies in court regarding the scientific conclusions obtained from the analysis of evidence.

WORKING CONDITIONS
The position requires stooping, bending and/or lifting of items of up to 30 pounds with occasional periods of walking on rough surfaces.

MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor's degree in Biology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Genetics or a closely related field. Must have successfully completed courses in biochemistry, genetics, molecular biology or other subjects providing a basic understanding of forensic DNA analysis, as well as courses or training in statistic and population genetics as it applies to forensic DNA analysis.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
No experience is required.

MINIMUM LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
None. PREFERENCES: PREFERENCES
None. GENERAL INFORMATION: SELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED None, however, the Department may administer a skill assessment evaluation.SAFETY IMPACT POSITION YES If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.SALARY INFORMATIONFactors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.Pay Grade 20APPLICATION PROCEDURESOnly online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during posting opening and closing dates shown. Applications must be submitted online at: www.houstontx.gov.For application status inquiries or special accommodations, please call (713) 308-9000. Our TDD (Telephone Device for the Deaf) phone number is (713) 837-9471.All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided.An equal opportunity employer