Biology/DNA Forensic Examiner
Biology/DNA Forensic Examiner
Employer Active
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Share
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Not Disclosed
Salary Not Disclosed
1 Vacancy
Job Description
IMPORTANT: current US citizenship and current US Top Secret clearance required
Highlights:
Youll be
- Joining a dynamic forensics team with many opportunities to grow professionally
- Working with other forensic experts in various fields to support the FBI and TEDAC missions
- Experiencing a unique opportunity to work with the FBI laboratory
- Obtaining some or enhancing your experience working in a fully functional government laboratory working closely with other forensics experts
Typical Day:
The Biology / DNA Examiner provides a wide range of forensic examination services in forensic disciplines including DNA databasing that supports the BAS. The examiner also assists in instrument calibration and validation.
Tasks:
Contractor personnel shall provide but not limited to the following services:
- Receive and account for boxes of evidence and related materials from contributors.
- Visually inspect and process evidence and related materials for mitochondrial and / or nuclear DNA as appropriate; isolate and collect materials for analysis from appropriate areas of various evidentiary materials; prepare samples for instrumental analysis; and associate samples with other existing submissions (as appropriate).
- Make an initial determination of the types of samples suitable for analysis and select appropriate protocols for conducting the examination of materials.
- Conduct DNA examinations on items of evidence.
- Calibrate instruments used for forensic examinations and analysis.
- Use STACS and/or FA for evidence inventory tracking and flow.
- Maintain proper chain-of-custody of all forensic material under examination.
- Follow all QA/QC procedures protocols and adhere to LD policies and procedures related to its accreditation and safety standards.
- Conduct DNA analysis and comparisons of profiles or sequences as appropriate.
- Author forensic reports to include all laboratory notes and supporting documentation.
- Provide all generated profiles or sequences in a format necessary for inclusion storage and searching of the appropriate DNA databases.
- Conduct technical and administrative reviews of all work.
- Support activities functions or duties as defined in future TOs.
- Research develop and author white papers and information papers as required.
- Communication with contributors as necessary.
Required Qualifications:
- Education: B.A. in Biology Chemistry or related field of biological science from an accredited university/college. Successfully completed coursework in the following subject areas: nine (9) semester hours in the fields of biochemistry genetics and molecular biology as well as coursework and/or training in statistics and/or population genetics as it applies to forensic DNA analysis.
- Experience: At least one (1) year as a DNA Examiner in an accredited forensic laboratory.
- Skills: Basic computer skills to include use of Microsoft Office programs (Word Excel Access and Outlook); organization skills; flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities; demonstrated ability to study and pass training examination and testing assessments; verbal and written communication skills.
Work Shift: Normal Day Shift
Clearance: US DoD/DOJ Top Secret (US citizenship required)
Location: Quantico VA
Ideal Innovations Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin sexual orientation gender identity disability or veteran status.
Ideal Innovations Inc. is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
Employment Type
Full-Time
