Forensic Scientist - Biologist / DNA (5114)
- Specific duties may include, but are not limited to:
- 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 LIMS 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 laboratory division 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 note and supporting documentation.
- Provide all generated profiles or sequences in a format necessary for inclusion, storage, and searching of the appropriate DNA databases.
- 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 projects, including future task orders.
- Research, develop, and author whitepapers and information papers, as required.
- Perform duties related to safety requirements.
- Utilize excellent customer relation skills and the ability to effectively communicate with contributors, team members, management, and other partners.
- DNA Examiner personnel must successfully complete an internal training program.
- Education: B.S. degree in biology, chemistry, or related field of Biological Science from accredited university/college.
- Experience: At least one (1) year as a DNA Examiner in an accredited forensic laboratory.
- Skills: Knowledge of related sciences such as biochemistry, chemistry, physics, molecular biology, genetics, and mathematics. Basic knowledge of quality control measures to effectively evaluate scientific data resulting from DNA analysis. Knowledge of the uses of computers and the ability to manipulate data for basic statistic evaluation and display.
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