Sample Inventory, Control, and Management (SICM) Specialist

Ideal Innovations • Quantico, VA

135d

About The Position

You'll be joining a dynamic forensics team with many opportunities to grow professionally. Work within the FBI with other forensics experts to support the FBI mission. Experience a unique opportunity to work with the FBI laboratory and enhance your experience working in a fully functional government laboratory closely with other forensics experts.

Requirements

• B.S. degree in science disciplines, criminal justice, or related field from accredited university/college.
• Six (6) months of evidence inventory, control and management experience or other forensic laboratory experience.
• Computer data entry skills.
• Course work in forensics.
• Attention to detail.
• Familiarization with QA/QC.
• Experience with a LIMS.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence inventory services to properly inventory and maintain chain-of-custody of all evidence and forensic materials entering the facility.
• Train within the FBI laboratory to reach competency in various tasks.
• Receive, accession and prepare DNA database samples and/or boxes of forensic evidence or related materials.
• Perform plate preparation and plate creation processes including punching samples into plates using automated punch workstations.
• Open and inventory contents of boxes.
• Create laboratory worksheet from templates as necessary; enter data (laboratory number, case ID number, Questioned / Known numbers, and descriptions).
• Create master and unit chain-of-custody forms.
• Enter data into the Sample Tracking and Control Software (STACS) system and/or FA, create examination plan, and generate barcode labels.
• Stage boxes and documentation for processing by unit specific teams.
• Prepare boxes for proper storage.
• Load and unload boxes of evidence and forensic materials, including examination supplies and chemicals.
• Maintain data/inventory of boxes of evidence and forensic materials received, in process, and returned to contributor.
• Perform general shipping/receiving duties.
• Use the current STACS and/or FA software for evidence inventory, tracking, and flow.
• Maintain proper chain-of-custody of all forensic material under examination.
• Support activities, functions, or duties, as defined in future TOs.
• Communicate with contributors as necessary.
• Prepare administrative files on the evidence or samples.
• Interact and collaborate with other group/team members and other forensic staff to ensure a high quality and accurate product.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree