DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT SERVICES
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CLASS CODE: 8464
PAY GRADE: 025
CLASS TITLE: SENIOR CRIME LABORATORY ANALYST
ALLOCATION FACTOR(S)
This is professional work conducting laboratory analyses to identify and compare physical evidence,
presenting expert testimony in courts of law, evaluating analytical laboratory methods and/or
providing other specialized crime laboratory services.
EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:
(Note: The examples of work as listed in this class specification are not necessarily descriptive of any
one position in the class. The omission of specific statements does not preclude management from
assigning specific duties not listed herein if such duties are a logical assignment to the position.
Examples of work performed are not to be used for allocation purposes.)
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Performs higher level micro-analytical examinations on evidence such as biological fluids,
documents, hairs, fibers, paints, plastics, filaments, fracture matches, latent fingerprints,
firearms, toolmarks, crime scenes, shoe and tire tracks, gunshot residue, narcotics and
dangerous drugs, etc.
Testifies as an expert witness in local, state and federal courts of law.
Evaluates a variety of instruments/equipment in order to develop specifications for
instruments/equipment to be purchased for the laboratory.
Evaluates a variety of analytical methods in order to develop the most efficient and
discriminating ones for use in the forensic laboratory.
Develops, revises and maintains both the basic and advanced in-service training programs for
other analysts in the crime laboratory system.
Provides professional advice in technical areas to other less experienced analysts in the crime
laboratory.
Develops and supervises quality assurance programs that ensure good laboratory practice,
documents the compliance with laboratory standards and prepares technical service area for
accreditation inspection.
Participates with Quality Assurance Committee in the development and review of proficiency
test programs.
Maintains, reviews and revises section technical operations manual.
8464-SENIOR CRIME LABORATORY ANALYST-CS
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Conducts technical case file review ensuring that laboratory results are within the expected
range/values, and that sufficient case notes and documentation of test results are present to
justify the opinion.
Compiles, develops and analyzes caseload statistics and distribution data for crime laboratory
services.
Coordinates/conducts in-service, external and in-house training programs for law enforcement
agencies and laboratory support personnel.
Conducts/revises forensic training programs leading to the certification to perform
independent case analyses.
Coordinates a variety of forensic services.
Coordinates and directs technical support personnel.
Provides professional guidance to statewide medical examiners, Forensic Advisory Committee
and Crime Laboratory Council.
Directs preventative maintenance programs on scientific instruments/equipment, coordinates
instrument repair and maintains instrument/equipment logs.
Coordinates ordering of expendable supplies utilized in the collection, preservation and
examination of physical evidence in the crime laboratory and at crime scenes.
Handles case assignments at the supervisor's direction.
Ensures compliance with safety procedures and that proper documentation is available for
review.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
(Note: The knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA's) identified in this class specification represent those
needed to perform the duties of this class. Additional knowledge, skills and abilities may be applicable
for individual positions in the employing agency.)
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Knowledge of the terminology, principles and analytical techniques used in the analysis of
physical evidence as it applies to the forensic laboratory.
Knowledge of the correct procedures for providing expert witness testimony in the various
courts.
Knowledge of the correct procedures for collecting, packaging, handling and preserving
evidence.
Knowledge of what constitutes physical evidence.
Knowledge of the scientific method for conducting research.
Knowledge of the principles and practices of quality assurance and quality control programs.
Knowledge of good laboratory practices and standards of accreditation programs.
Knowledge of how to conduct technical case file review.
Knowledge of laboratory safety practices and procedures.
Knowledge of the correct procedures for developing and maintaining quality control in the
forensic examination and testing of evidence.
Knowledge of various training and teaching methods.
Knowledge of various statistical methods for calculating frequencies, distributions, or
evaluating workloads and productivity.
Skill in calibrating and maintaining laboratory instruments/ equipment.
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Skill in the preparation of teaching and training materials.
Skill in the application of the scientific method to the evaluation of new techniques and
procedures for use in the forensic laboratory.
Skill in utilizing automated or computerized equipment.
Skill in the handling of trace amounts of physical evidence.
Skill in the operation and maintenance of scientific equipment and instruments utilized in the
analyses of physical evidence.
Ability to conduct forensic scientific experiments, analyze results, formulate conclusions and
present findings.
Ability to develop and maintain training programs for crime laboratory analysts and for external
training of law enforcement.
Ability to recognize scientific proof of facts.
Ability to effectively train individuals or groups in forensic laboratory analysis techniques and
procedures.
Ability to give sworn testimony as an expert witness in court.
Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Ability to evaluate novel scientific methods for use in the forensic laboratory.
Ability to properly document safety procedures and to accurately maintain records pertaining
to these procedures.
Ability to develop and maintain proficiency testing programs.
Ability to organize and conduct meetings of various forensic services.
Ability to set up statistical models to evaluate data.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
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A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in forensic science,
criminalistics or in a physical or natural science; completion of a Florida Department of Law
Enforcement crime laboratory analyst training program (or a comparable training program from
another forensic laboratory); and four years of professional casework experience in a forensic
laboratory excluding the initial training program.
Professional or technical experience in a forensic laboratory or in the identification and analysis
of fingerprints can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required college education.
EFFECTIVE:
12/6/1996
HISTORY:
03/29/1995
05/22/1985