DNA Examiner Jobs

DNA Examiner

Amentum is currently seeking a DNA Examiner based in Forest Park, GA. This position will help support exploitation missions both CONUS (Continental United States) and OCONUS (Outside Continental United States) via deployment.

Responsibilities include:

• Examine evidence in consultation with firearms and latent print analysts (as needed) to ensure the proposed collection approach will not negatively impact collection of other forensic data from the evidence.
• Ensure proper chain of custody is maintained.
• Collect potential DNA samples from evidence using approved procedures designed to minimize the possibility of sample contamination. All samples shall be properly packaged, marked, and stored in preparation for extraction.
• Use photographic equipment to capture still images of each evidence item and relevant key portions of the evidence item, or other exhibits, to support further analysis, conclusions, and documentation.
• Generate STR DNA profiles from evidence and reference samples.
• Analyze and interpret data using probabilistic genotyping software.
• Annotate the case file documentation and generate reports, detailing the processing techniques and the examination results.
• Perform administrative and/or technical reviews of reports and worksheets.
• Perform instrument maintenance.

Minimum requirements include:

• One (1) year of experience working independently in a forensic laboratory performing DNA analysis on criminal evidence and/or intelligence exploitation.
• A bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, or forensic related field with coursework in genetics, biochemistry, molecular biology, statistics and/or population genetics.
• Independent experience must include the following:
  • Identification of bodily fluids such as blood
  • Ability to extract DNA using automated platforms
  • Generation of STR and Y-STR DNA profiles via standard and direct amplification
  • Experience with mixture interpretation using probabilistic genotyping software
  • Experience with submission of DNA profiles to databases
  • Experience in technical and administrative case file reviews
• Must be able to obtain a DoD Top Secret/SCI security clearance. (
  
  Please note:
  
  US citizenship is required to obtain a US Secret security clearance).
• Must be able to obtain a US passport.
• Must be able to complete and pass a medical assessment per customer requirements.

Compensation range: $65,000-$105,000. Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching), educational reimbursement, parental leave, employee stock purchase plan, tax-saving options, disability and life insurance, and pet insurance.