DNA Examiner

California Creative Solutions Inc.

Job Location:

Quantico, VA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 22 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

DNA Examiner

Typical Day:

Working in a fully operational forensic laboratory. Receiving evidence examining evidence processing evidence analyzing results and documenting findings.

Tasks:

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.
Maintain proper chain-of-custody of all forensic material under examination
Follow all QA/QC procedures protocols and adhere to 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.

Required Qualifications:

Education:
B.A. in Biology Chemistry or related field of biological science from an accredited university/college.
lly 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 DNAanalysis.

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

Clearance: Ability to obtain US Top Secret Clearance (US citizenship required)

Shift: Normal day shift

Location: Quantico VA

DNA Examiner Typical Day: Working in a fully operational forensic laboratory. Receiving evidence examining evidence processing evidence analyzing results and documenting findings. Tasks: Receive and account for boxes of evidence and related materials from contributors. Visually inspect a...

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.
Maintain proper chain-of-custody of all forensic material under examination
Follow all QA/QC procedures protocols and adhere to 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.

Required Qualifications:

Education:
B.A. in Biology Chemistry or related field of biological science from an accredited university/college.
lly 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 DNAanalysis.

Experience: