Job Details for Drug Analysis Technician
| Court Name/Organization | Missouri Eastern District Court |
| Overview of the Position | The U.S. Probation Office, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Missouri is accepting applications for the position of Drug Analysis Technician. This position has an in-person attendance requirement due to the nature of the laboratory hours, telework is only permitted in extenuating circumstances. This position is located in St. Louis, Missouri. |
| Location | St. Louis , MO |
| Opening and Closing Dates | 02/26/2026 - 03/26/2026 |
| Appointment Type | Permanent |
| Classification Level/Grade | CL 23 - CL 24 |
| Salary | $41,370 - $74,498 |
| Link to Court Careers Information | https://www.moed.uscourts.gov/employment/probation/dat-226/drug-analysis-techni… |
| Announcement Number | DAT-226 |
| Link to Job Announcement | |
Position Description
- Assists with daily operations of the lab, including daily start up and calibration procedures on the analyzer, and daily, weekly and monthly maintenance procedures on software and urinalysis equipment.
- Assists with the operation and maintenance of the urinalysis equipment, the management of supplies and technical assistance on matters relating to testing procedures.
- Performs chemical analysis for detection of illegal drug/controlled substances.
- Sends Chain of Custody forms to officer per district’s preference.
- Verifies chain of custody procedures were followed for each sample and reports procedural lapses to vendor, officer or submitting district.
- Enters and manages data in the appropriate database on a daily basis
- When required, package and send positive specimens to national contract laboratory for confirmation.
- Maintains current updates on data changes within the laboratory automation system and analyzers;
- Provide training to district staff on proper collection methods, chain of custody issues, and drug use identification.
- Maintains contact with the national contract laboratory.
- Keep abreast of technological developments in the drug testing process.
- Reports all hazardous or safety-related incidents encountered in the course of duty to the appropriate authority for entry into the Safety and Information Reporting Systems (SIRS).
- Adheres to the security and confidentiality standards of the laboratory.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Two years progressively responsible work that indicates the progression of, or the ability to acquire, the particular knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of a Drug Analysis Technician.
Clinical laboratory or biology/science background and/or degree.
Experience Substitutions
Excess specialized experience may be substituted for required general experience.
Educational Substitutions
Education above the high school level may be substituted for required general experience on the basis of one academic year (30 semester or 45 quarter hours) equals one year of general experience.
Education may not be substituted for specialized experience because the court support positions require hands-on experience to be credited as specialized experience.
Background Investigation Requirements
The selectee considered for this position is required to undergo an FBI Background Check and/or Investigation as a condition of employment. The selectee may be appointed provisionally, and retention will depend upon favorable suitability determination of the background investigation.
General Experience
Progressively responsible clerical, office, or other work that indicates the possession of, or the ability to acquire, the particular knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of the position.
Specialized Experience
Progressively responsible clerical or administrative experience requiring the regular and recurring application of clerical procedures that demonstrate the ability to apply a body of rules, regulations, directives, or laws and involve the routine use of specialized terminology and automated software and equipment for word processing, data entry or report generation. Ability to conduct drug testing processes and to implement practices and procedures used in a drug testing laboratory, as well as knowledge of bar-coding procedures to ensure proper handling of tests are preferred. Such experience is commonly encountered in law firms, legal counsel offices, banking and credit firms, educational institutions, social service organizations, insurance companies, real estate and title offices, corporate headquarters or human resources/payroll operations and laboratories.
Employee Benefits
Judiciary employees serve under excepted appointment (not civil service). The Federal benefits package includes:
- Paid annual and sick leave; paid federal holidays
- Retirement benefits under the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS)
- Tax Deferred Retirement savings and investment plan under Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) with employer matching contributions.
- Health benefits under the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (FEHB)
- Supplemental Dental and Vision Benefits offered through Federal Employees Vision and Dental Plan (FEDVIP)
- Life insurance benefits under the Federal Employees Group Life Insurance Program (FEGLI)
- Flexible Benefits Program for Health Care Reimbursement and Child Care Reimbursement
Miscellaneous
- Assists with daily operations of the lab, including daily start up and calibration procedures on the analyzer, and daily, weekly and monthly maintenance procedures on software and urinalysis equipment.
- Assists with the operation and maintenance of the urinalysis equipment, the management of supplies and technical assistance on matters relating to testing procedures.
- Performs chemical analysis for detection of illegal drug/controlled substances.
- Sends Chain of Custody forms to officer per district’s preference.
- Verifies chain of custody procedures were followed for each sample and reports procedural lapses to vendor, officer or submitting district.
- Enters and manages data in the appropriate database on a daily basis
- When required, package and send positive specimens to national contract laboratory for confirmation.
- Maintains current updates on data changes within the laboratory automation system and analyzers;
- Provide training to district staff on proper collection methods, chain of custody issues, and drug use identification.
- Maintains contact with the national contract laboratory.
- Keep abreast of technological developments in the drug testing process.
- Reports all hazardous or safety-related incidents encountered in the course of duty to the appropriate authority for entry into the Safety and Information Reporting Systems (SIRS).
- Adheres to the security and confidentiality standards of the laboratory.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Application Info
If you are interested, please send your letter of interest, your resume, and a completed application for Judicial Branch Federal Employment (Form AO-78, which can be found on www.uscourts.gov) to moed_employment@moed.uscourts.gov. Applications will not be considered complete until all of the items listed above have been received by Human Resources.
All property submitted becomes the property of the U.S. Probation Office. The Court has the right to modify the conditions of this vacancy announcement, withdraw the announcement, or fill the position at any time before the closing date, any of which may occur without prior written notice. In the event that a position becomes vacant in a similar classification, within a reasonable time of the original announcement, the U.S. Probation Office may elect to select a candidate from the applicants who responded to the original announcement without re-posting the position. Only applicants who are selected to be interviewed will be contacted.
The Probation Office provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.
The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.