Admin Asst Forensic Lab

Provide clerical and some other flexible support tasks for the Berrien County Lab on that Andrews Campus.

Prepare reports for court from the Chief Analyst’s analysis notes.

Accept, catalog, and receipt incoming submissions from law enforcement officers.

Maintain an accurate and secure inventory of all evidence received.

Maintain files and archives of all Lab records.

Maintain inventory or office supplies.

Other general office duties as needed.

May be required to testify in court.

Screens incoming calls and correspondence and responds independently when possible.

Creates and maintains database and spreadsheet files.

Qualifications summary

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed in the full position description are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.



Must be a Seventh-day Adventist in good and regular standing.

Duties and responsibilities

Provide clerical and some other flexible support tasks for the Berrien County Lab on that Andrews Campus.

Prepare reports for court from the Chief Analyst’s analysis notes.

Accept, catalog, and receipt incoming submissions from law enforcement officers.

Maintain an accurate and secure inventory of all evidence received.

Maintain files and archives of all Lab records.

Maintain inventory or office supplies.

Other general office duties as needed.

May be required to testify in court.

Screens incoming calls and correspondence and responds independently when possible.

Creates and maintains database and spreadsheet files.

Supervisory responsibilities

None

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience

College or university program certificate; or two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Courses or work experience in a physical science desired, but not required.

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.


Must be a Seventh-day Adventist in good and regular standing.

Technical competencies

Computer Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, and databases.

Equipment/Software Used

Computer, Excel, Microsoft, fax/copier.

Interpersonal interactions

Other Skills and Abilities

Must feel and act comfortably with all the people who interact with this office: students, faculty, police officers and staff. Must be willing to help "clients" according to their needs.

Relationships Contacts

Shares office space with laboratory functions. Daily contact with Chief Analyst and police officers delivering evidence.

Physical demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. Some lifting required, up to 50 pounds on occasion. Must be able to climb a ladder. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Work environment

Background noise from electronic lab equipment. Temperature maintained but some areas receive a draft. Odors can result and linger from laboratory procedures. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.