Forensic DNA Scientist - Evidence Coordinator at SNA International Dover, DE

SNA International seeks a bright, collaborative Forensic DNA Scientist with a strong work ethic to joinour team. SNA International’s team works together in pursuit of the same cause: build a safe and just world by empowering organizations in the use of forensics, biometrics and identity intelligence.

The successful candidate will perform entry level evidence maintenance on a wide range of complex samples in support of the Armed Forces DNA Identification Laboratory (AFDIL) in Dover, DE. The Forensic DNA Scientist 1 (FS1) will be responsible for maintaining forensic evidence in accordance with laboratory accreditation and standard operating procedures. The FS1 is critical to successful laboratory operations and will be required to work collaboratively and productively with laboratory staff and management.

The ability to prioritize job responsibilities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a focus on excellent customer service is a must.

Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Assisting in program maintenance and development at the direction of their designated supervisor
• Supporting the logistical or resource management activities of the DNA Registry
• Participating in the organization and presentation of educational activities
• Assisting in casework involving specimens for nucDNA and mtDNA analysis
• Coordinating with submitting agencies for delivery and receipt of evidence or references
• Accessioning forensic evidence in the Laboratory Information Management System (LISA)
• Maintaining accurate and complete chain of custody for evidence and DNA extracts.
• Photographing forensic evidence and create photo documents
• Entering data into LISA and the Armed Forces Medical Examiners Tracking System (AFMETS).
• Transferring evidence to technicians and analysts for processing
• Preparing correspondence/documents ensuring proper format, mathematical correctness, grammar, punctuation, and spelling, in preparation for or editing of recurring reports regarding case status and case tracking
• Preparing and shipping evidence for return to submitting agency
  
  Preparing reagents and maintain documentation of reagent prep in accordance with SOPs
• Performing laboratory housekeeping activities such as preparing common laboratory reagents
• Maintaining appropriate stock levels of expendable supplies and maintaining a clean environment within laboratory work areas
• Understanding a possibility exists of exposure to noxious odors, hazardous chemicals, poisons, corrosive reagents, infection tissues, and x-ray, laser, and ultraviolet types of electromagnetic radiation
• Understanding that travel may be required, including travel to investigation scenes to assist in the collection of biological specimens from victims who may have suffered violent and disfiguring deaths
• Assisting in the training orientation of other AFDIL personnel or visiting scientists

Minimum

Education and Experience Requirements:

• A Bachelor’s degree or Associate’s degree with two years of experience in forensic science or in physical or life sciences
• Ability to work independently on multiple tasks with minimal supervision
• General knowledge of forensic DNA analytical methods
• Possess strong written and verbal communication skills
• Familiar with MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat

SNA International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.