Laboratory Technician 1 - Limited Term Employment

Introduction

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This is a Limited Term Employment (LTE) position. LTE positions do not automatically lead to permanent state employment or enjoy the same benefits as permanent employees; however, these positions do offer valuable work experience and an opportunity to learn more about career opportunities with the Department of Justice and the State of Wisconsin.

The Division of Forensic Sciences is currently recruiting to fill multiple vacancies for Laboratory Technician 1 positions to join their team. These positions will be headquartered at the Milwaukee Crime Laboratory, located at 1578 South 11 th Street, Milwaukee, WI.

The deadline to apply for this job announcement is September 19 , 2024, at 11:59pm. For any questions, please contact Megan Firari, Human Resources Specialist at FirariMA@doj.state.wi.us or 608-267-1923

Position Summary

This is the entry-level work involving the proper receiving, storage, security and disposition of evidence submitted to the laboratory. Strict documentation of the evidence chain of custody is an integral part of this position. In addition, maintain compliance with ANAB and Crime Laboratory Bureau Policies and Procedures for requirements of Accreditation of Forensic Science Testing Laboratories.

This position works closely with law enforcement personnel, District Attorneys and their office personnel, and Crime Laboratory analysts. This position may have the opportunity to assist other units within the Milwaukee Crime Laboratory. All of these duties are accomplished under close, progressing to limited supervision.

Please note - in addition to above, a main part of the duties of this position will be to assist with a large document scanning project.

Salary Information

The Laboratory Technician 1 classification is in pay schedule 06 and range 12. The starting pay will be $21.55/hour. Pay for current or former state employees will follow the provisions found in the State of Wisconsin Compensation Plan.

Job Details

This is a Limited Term Employment (LTE) position and is limited to the maximum of 1039 hours in a 12-month period. Limited Term Employees must be a resident of Wisconsin.

The Department of Justice does not sponsor work visas at the time of hire or anytime during employment. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required Employment Eligibility Form I-9.

A background check, including fingerprints, will be completed on applicants prior to selection.

Qualifications

Please clearly address the following in your application materials:

Minimally qualified candidates will also have training, education, or work experience in all the following areas:

• Completing data tracking/record keeping (e.g. establishing/following filing procedures, tracking/logging data, or similar).

• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite products, or similar software, in a professional setting

• Collecting and managing confidential information.

• Experience working independently or as a member of a multifaceted team required to efficiently manage time and meet strict deadlines.

In addition to the qualifications listed above, well qualified applicants will also have a combination of the following professional experience:

• Prioritizing competing tasks, duties, and/or projects on a daily and weekly basis

• Organizing, compiling, and scanning large volume of documents

How To Apply

Apply online! To apply, click on "Apply for Job" to start the application process. Once logged in, click "Apply for Job" and follow the steps outlined in the application process. You will be required to submit a letter of qualifications and resume.

Each time you apply for a job; you should update and tailor your resume and letter of qualifications. You should clearly describe your education, training, and experience related to the items listed in the "Qualifications" section of the job announcement. These qualifications should be addressed in your resume and expanded upon in your letter of qualifications. This will allow a fuller assessment regarding your qualifications and those required for the job applying for.

Your resume should include the following:

Your educational background including any course work that relates to the position in which you are applying.

Your employment history, including experiences and/or duties and a summary of accomplishments and skills learned or used.

Any training or experience, including volunteer work or internships, you have related specifically to the "Qualifications" section of the assessment.

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Your letter of qualifications should include:

Additional information regarding your past work experience, including volunteer work and internships, or coursework you have taken.

Highlights of your most relevant skills and experiences as they related to the specific job you are applying for.

Specific examples that clearly demonstrates your level of expertise.

What not to include in your resume or letter of qualifications:

Your application materials should not include any information that is not job-related, such as race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, creed, disability, or genetic information. Further, do not include any self-identifying information such as photos, social security numbers, political affiliation, citizen status or conviction records.

Application materials will be evaluated, and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the process. References will be requested from top candidates once interviews have taken place.

NOTE: Current/former State employees interested in a permissive transfer, demotion or reinstatement consideration must also apply.

The State of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce. Veterans, women, people of color, LGBTQIA+, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities.

We appreciate the time and effort it takes to apply for positions. If any questions arise, please contact Megan Firari, Human Resources Specialist at FirariMA@doj.state.wi.us or 608-267-1923.

Deadline to Apply

The deadline to apply for this job announcement is September 19 , 202 4, at 11:59 PM.