Criminalist IB (Forensic Biology)

City of New York • New York, NY

1d

About The Position

The Office of Chief Medical Examiner investigates cases of persons who die within New York City from criminal violence, by accident, by suicide, suddenly when in apparent health, when unattended by a physician, in a correctional facility or in any suspicious or unusual manner or where an application is made pursuant to law for a permit to cremate a body of a person. Our core purpose is to protect public health and serve impartial justice through forensic science and medicine. We exist to provide answers in support of families and communities during times of profound need. The core values of CARES guide our work for communities and inform our behavior toward each other and all those we serve. - Commitment: Dedicated to the mission at all times - Accountability: Responsible to each other and the community - Resilience: Adapt in the face of adversity - Excellence: Achieve and maintain the highest quality - Service: Innovate to meet evolving needs Under the general direction of the Assistant Directors of the Department of Forensic Biology and specifically under the supervision of a Criminalist, level IV, the selected candidate will be responsible for assisting in conducting scientific analyses performed on biological specimens brought to the Forensic Biology Department of the Office of Chief Medical Examiner for the City of New York.

Requirements

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college, with specialization in criminalistics, forensic science, chemistry, biology, physics, molecular genetics, genetics, biochemistry, molecular biology, entomology, anthropology, ecology or a closely related scientific or engineering field.
• For Assignment to Assignment Level I - B In addition to meeting the "Qualification Requirements For All Assignment Levels" above, to be assigned to Assignment Level I-B individuals must have at least one year of satisfactory full-time experience in criminalistics, forensic science or analytic chemistry, or a satisfactory equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Candidates must submit college transcripts proving successfully passing (grade C or greater) the following course requirements: Graduate or undergraduate level courses covering the subject areas of biochemistry, genetics, and molecular biology (molecular genetics, recombinant DNA technology) or other subjects which provide a basic understanding of the foundation of forensic DNA analysis for a total of nine credit hours. These course requirements will be audited by the DNA Technical Leader.
• Selected candidates will be required to provide a DNA sample by swabbing.
• Authorization to work in the United States is required for this position.
• This position has been identified as essential. During emergency events, essential positions may require 24-hour availability.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the DNA analyses of evidentiary material such as hairs, body fluids and other biological evidence, using state-of-the-art molecular techniques.
• Receives comprehensive training and instruction in the various techniques used in the collection, preservation, handling and receipt of evidentiary materials.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings, conference and other training and development activities
• Received training in the routine preventive maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment and analytical instruments.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level