Receives, marks, stores, and transfers evidence submitted to the laboratory so that evidence is not contaminated and the chain of possession is maintained for court presentation. Testifies in court when subpoenaed to provide verification that evidence was properly handled.
Types case reports so that the results of analyses are available to submitting agencies.
Assists laboratory phone receptionists as needed so calls from laboratory clients are handled according to established procedures. Federal, state, and local laws affecting the handling of physical evidence and the confidentiality of reports. Laboratory approved procedures concerning phone reception, report preparation, and file maintenance. Approved safety precautions when dealing with potentially hazardous biological substances. Introductory Forensic Science.