Salary: $45.97 - $66.40 Hourly
Location : Marquette, MI
Job Type: Permanent Full Time
Job Number:Department: State Police
Opening Date: 09/29/2026
Closing Date: 10/13/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit: NON-EXCLUSIVE REPRESENTED EMPLOYEE (NERE)
Job DescriptionThis recruitment is for one (1) Laboratory Manager vacancy at the Marquette Forensic Laboratory. The position will be assigned to the Biology, Latent Prints, or Seized Drugs Unit. Applicants may indicate interest in one or more of these units. The unit assignment will be determined through the selection process based on the selected candidate's qualifications and the laboratory's operational needs.The Laboratory Manager primary responsibility is to ensure the technical compliance with unit policies of scientists, examiners, and technicians working within the Seized Drugs, Biology/DNA, or Latent Prints Unit. The Laboratory Manager is also responsible for scientist and examiners compliance with departmental and division policies and training requirements. The Laboratory Manager serves as a liaison between the technical leader and the Laboratory Director. The Laboratory Manager is responsible for case management within the assigned unit. The Laboratory Manager may serve as acting Laboratory Director in the absence of the Laboratory Director. The Laboratory Manager is responsible for ensuring scientists and examiners work on discipline specific training until they have reached competency. This position functions in a bias free manner.
- Seized Drugs Unit
- Biology Unit
- Latent Prints Unit
Required Education and ExperienceEducationPossession of a bachelor's degree in forensic science, chemistry, biochemistry, biology, microbiology, or a related pure or applied science.
ExperienceTwo years of experience equivalent to a Forensic Scientist 12 or a State Police Specialist (Sergeant) or State Police Sergeant 12 in the State Police Forensic Science Division.
Alternate Education and ExperienceState Police Laboratory Manager 14 For the Latent Prints and Questioned Documents specialty areas, possession of a bachelor's degree in natural science, criminal justice, forensic science, or a related pure or applied science with 8 semester hours in chemistry and two years of experience as a State Police Specialist (Sergeant) or State Police Sergeant 12 in the State Police Forensic Science Division may be substituted for the education and experience requirement.
Additional Requirements and InformationThis position requires passing a pre-employment screening, including passing a drug screen, criminal history background check, and a fingerprint check by the Michigan State Police. Please attach a cover letter/memo, resume, and official college transcripts (if applicable)to your application.
Unofficial transcripts will not be accepted. Please note: Applicants will be screened out for failure to attach the required resume, cover letter/memo, and (if applicable) official transcripts to their application. MSP Enlisted ApplicantsApplicants must have previously taken and passed the to be considered for positions in this classification.
Applicants must be eligible for selection pursuant to - Impact of discipline or corrective action on selection eligibility. Applicants must also be able to perform the essential duties of the job upon appointment.
Possession of a valid Michigan driver's license
Specific positions may require that applicants have experience in specialized areas. View the entire job specification at:
More details on benefits for our new hires are below:
Rewarding Work: State of Michigan jobs allow you to serve Michiganders in many different ways depending on your interests and skills. Help preserve and protect our environment and the public health; enforce state laws and regulations; advocate for children, families, and victims of discrimination; support our state's military and veterans; rebuild our state's infrastructure; or support other state agencies through our fiscal, IT, and HR systems.
Insurance Benefits: The State of Michigan offers health, mental health, dental, and vision insurance to eligible career employees, their spouses, and their children. The state also covers a life-insurance benefit of two times employees' annual salary (up to $200,000). The state also offers long-term-disability insurance that can provide continuing benefits if an injury or illness prevents employees from working. More information is available at www.mi.gov/employeebenefits.
Retirement Programs: The State of Michigan offers 401(k) and 457 plans for new hires to save for retirement. The state will automatically contribute an amount equal to 4% of your pay to a 401(k) account. The state will also match up to 5% of your pay if you contribute to your 401(k) account. Your contributions vest immediately, and the state's contributions fully vest after just 4 years. More information is available at http://www.mi.gov/orsstatedc.
Vacation and Sick Leave: Eligible full-time employees receive between
15 and 35 personal days and
13 sick days per year that may be rolled over to the following year if not used. Eligible employees also receive an additional day each year for community service or school functions.
Paid Parental Leave: Eligible employees can take
12 weeks of paid leave immediately after a birth or adoption to allow needed time together at home with a new child.
Paid Holidays: Eligible employees receive 13 or 14 paid holidays each year including New Year's Eve and Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, the Fourth of July, Labor Day, Election Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Friday, Christmas Eve and Day.
Bonus Programs: Eligible employees with five years of service also receive annual longevity bonuses that grow as seniority increases. Some positions also may qualify for recruitment, retention, and performance bonuses or other special pay premiums.
Military Pay Differential: Employees in the guard or reserves may also qualify for supplemental pay benefits if miliary pay during qualifying duty is less than normal state pay. Prior military service may also allow seniority credits to accelerate eligibility for longevity bonuses and additional personal leave accrual.
Tax-Advantaged Programs: In addition to 401(k) and 457 retirement accounts, the state also offers flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), and qualified transportation fringe benefit (QTFB) programs that can help you save money by reducing your taxable income.
Student Loan Forgiveness: Working for the State of Michigan may allow you to participate in programs that forgive the balance of qualifying student loans. Please view Student Loan Information to help determine if you could qualify is available from the U.S. Department of Education.
Tuition Reduction: Some colleges and universities offer savings to eligible employees and family members to further their education while working for the State of Michigan.
Professional Development: To help develop your career, programs are available to apply for reimbursement of up to $2,000 a year for education and training for college course credits and non-degree programs.
Alternative and Remote Work Schedules: Depending on the nature of their duties, many state jobs offer flexible work schedules and remote or hybrid telecommuting options that can help obtain the work-life balance that you seek.
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Updated: 2/28/24
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STPLMGR3 - Do you possess at least two years of experience equivalent to a Forensic Scientist 12 or a State Police Specialist (Sergeant) or State Police Sergeant 12 in the State Police Forensic Science Division?
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STPLMGR3 - Do you possess a bachelor's degree in forensic science, chemistry, biochemistry, biology, microbiology, or a related pure or applied science? If so, please attach a copy of your official college transcripts.(Seized Drugs / Biology)
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STPLMGR3L - Do you possess a bachelor's degree or higher in natural science, criminal justice, forensic science, or a related pure or applied science with 8 semester hours in chemistry? If so, please attach a copy of your official college transcripts.(Latent Prints)
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MSPCRIMHST - Please check all that apply.
- Convicted of a felony (provide date, offense, location and disposition below)
- Convicted of a misdemeanor (provide date, offense, location and disposition below)
- Felony criminal charges are pending (please explain below)
- None
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MSPCRIMHST1 - If "Yes," please describe each with the respective date, offense, location, and disposition. If not applicable, please indicate N/A.
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MSPNEP - Please review the For this selection, is there a potential to violate the policy?
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MSPNEP1 - If you responded yes to potentially violating the , please provide the name and relationship of the individual. If none, please respond N/A.
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CURRMSP - Are you a current or previous MSP employee?
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Do you have prior experience in managing/supervising employees?
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If you have prior experience in managing/supervising employees, please explain. If no prior experience, enter N/A.
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Have you received or attended any formal training related to management and/or supervision?
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Please describe any formal training related to management and/or supervision. If you do not have any, please enter N/A
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Do you have any experience with training new employees?
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Please describe your experience with training new employees. If do not have any experience, please enter N/A.
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Do you have experience interacting with media, external auditors, presenting to a group, and/or vendors?
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If you have experience interacting with media, external auditors, presenting to a group, and/or vendors, please explain. If no experience, please enter N/A
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Do you have experience providing court testimony in criminal cases?
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If you have experience providing court testimony please explain. If no experience, please enter N/A.
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For which unit assignment(s) would you like to be considered? Select all that apply.
- Biology Unit
- Latent Prints Unit
- Seized Drugs Unit
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Are you currently trained to competency in Biology, Latent Prints, or Seized Drugs at an accredited forensic laboratory other than the Michigan State Police Forensic Science Division? Select all that apply.
- Biology
- Latent Prints
- Seized Drugs
- None of the above
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Are you willing to participate in the Crime Scene Response Team (CSRT), including required training and responding to crime scen
