Chemistry Technician

Salary

$40,685.00 - $60,714.00 Annually

Location

Westmoreland County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-47977-15110

Department

Pennsylvania State Police

Division

SP Frnsc DNA Div

Opening Date

04/21/2026

Closing Date

5/5/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

15110

Position Number

00247947

Union

AFSCME

Bargaining Unit

B1

Pay Group

ST04

Bureau / Division Code

00209370

Bureau / Division

Bureau of Forensic Services, DNA Division

Worksite Address

80 North Westmoreland Avenue

City

Greensburg, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

15601

Contact Name

PSP Human Resource Civilian Placement

Contact Email

RA-SPSPCIVILPLCMT@pa.gov

THE POSITION

Are you ready to apply your technical expertise to a career that safeguards the integrity of forensic science for the Commonwealth? Joining the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) Bureau of Forensic Services as a Chemistry Technician offers an opportunity to provide foundational support for life-changing DNA analysis. By ensuring the precision of our laboratory, you will become a vital link in the pursuit of public safety and justice. We invite dedicated professionals to contribute to our mission-driven team and maintain the highest standards of forensic excellence. Take the next step in your professional journey and apply today!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a Chemistry Technician within the DNA Division, you will perform critical technical and support tasks essential to DNA laboratory operations. Your role will focus on maintaining instrumentation and executing a comprehensive quality assurance program to meet internal and external regulatory standards. Key responsibilities include the preparation and quality control of reagents, solutions, and DNA quantification standards used by forensic scientists. Additionally, you will manage chemical inventories, document laboratory activities, and assist in the development or revision of methods to ensure total analytical precision. By maintaining equipment and supporting database functions, you will ensure the integrity of the laboratory's forensic results.

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
• 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 Requirement:

• 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 Guidelines.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal 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.
• You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.

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.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

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.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

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.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

• Completing 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.