DNA Examiner

Ideal Innovations•Quantico, VA

33d•Onsite

About The Position

You'll 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: Working in a fully operational forensic laboratory. Receiving evidence, examining evidence, processing evidence, analyzing results and documenting findings.

Requirements

BA 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.
At least one (1) year as a DNA Examiner in an accredited forensic laboratory.
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
Ability to obtain US Top Secret Clearance (US citizenship required)

Responsibilities

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.