DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICEDIVISION OF LAW ENFORCEMENTBUREAU OF FORENSIC SERVICESSacramento Laboratory Toxicology ProgramCriminalist420-551-8466-006420-551-8466-xxxVacantJOB TITLE: CriminalistSTATEMENT OF DUTIES: Criminalists perform routine and less complex technical laboratory analyses and assist higher level criminalists in the examination of all types of chemical and biological samples.SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Under close supervision of a Criminalist Supervisor or the lead of a Senior Criminalist.SUPERVISION EXERCISED: None.TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMAND: Be able to lift up to 60 pounds; safely handle potentially hazardous biological and chemical materials; work odd and late hours; handle foreign substances and chemicals; ability to differentiate color shades; provide courtroom testimony.TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS: While working in the laboratory, criminalists are in a controlled environment. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS60%Perform chemical analyses, which includes but is not limited to, clandestine drug lab chemical evidence, alcohol determinations, toxicological analyses of bodily fluids; perform tests for drugs and explosives and various types of micro chemical tests; make microscopic, chemical, and serological tests on blood and other physiological fluid stains; identify and compare hair; fibers, soil, paint, glass, building materials and other substances in forensic cases; make visual microscopic and other technical examinations and comparisons of tool marks, firearms and other weapons, bullets, cartridge cases and ammunition; make casts of impression type evidence.15%Use complex measuring, recording, and testing instruments and devices, to analyze foreign substances and chemicals.10% Prepare reports of all analyses and examinations.Criminalist Duty StatementPage 2MARGINAL FUNCTIONS5%Assist local law enforcement officers, investigators and prosecutors in analyzing and interpreting evidence.5%Conduct examinations of crime scenes for physical evidence, which includes the recognition, collection, preservation and interpretation of physical evidence. 5%Prepare evidence and exhibits and testify in court as an expert witness.I have read and understand the essential functions and typical demands required of the job offered to me, and I am able to perform the essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation._______________________________ ______________________________Employee’s SignatureDateSupervisor’s Signature Date ................
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