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Oklahoma Indigent Defense System · 1 week ago

Physical Evidence Technician

Oklahoma County, OK

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$38K/yr - $52K/yr

1+ years exp

The Oklahoma Indigent Defense System is seeking a Physical Evidence Technician to support laboratory operations and perform maintenance functions. The role involves handling biological samples, maintaining laboratory equipment, and ensuring a clean work environment under the direction of professional staff.

Law Practice

Responsibilities

Opens, receives, separates, numbers and arranges specimens for laboratory examination and trace results

Maintains simple laboratory records and inventory for supplies and reagents

Maintains laboratory equipment and supplies by cleaning and maintaining sample receiving and inventory records

Maintains a clean and sanitary work area in accordance with standard laboratory practice and procedures

Supplementary clerical duties

Perform routine repetitive tasks of a non-technical nature involving biological sample and physical evidence receiving general housekeeping and maintenance operations in a laboratory

Duties include handling in processing/out processing of human biological specimens and paperwork

Laboratory maintenance of cleaning work areas and equipment to include washing of glassware, sweeping or wet mopping floors, removing trash, some telephone answering, storing supplies and distributing a variety of items throughout the laboratory

Qualification

Laboratory techniquesRecord keepingComputer proficiencyAttention to detailLift 40 lbsFollow directionsEffective communication

Required

Ability to understand and follow complex oral and written directions

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others

Ability to operate laboratory equipment

Ability to lift approximately 40 lbs. overhead

Ability to work in a post mortem environment

Legible handwriting

Proficiency with computer database and word processing

Attention to detail and meticulous record keeping

Ability to perform tedious and repetitive tasks

Able to communicate effectively with professionals both verbally and in writing

Knowledge of the maintenance of routine records and reports

Knowledge of elementary laboratory techniques and safety precautions

Ability to perform basic laboratory tasks

Ability to keep specimens properly marked

Ability to maintain adequate written laboratory records

Ability to utilize a computer

One year of experience in laboratory work performing laboratory procedures, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one college-level laboratory science course for each six months of the required experience

Must maintain the physical and mental stamina to perform the work

Willingness to accept the physical and mental discomforts inherent in the work

Must be at least 21 years of age

Possess a valid Oklahoma Driver's License

Possess a social security card or work visa