Forensic Anthropologist - Postgraduate Research Associate

SNA International, a world leader in forensics, biometrics, and identity intelligence, is currently looking for a detail-oriented and collaborative Forensic Anthropologist Postgraduate Research Associate with a strong work ethic to join the DPAA team in Hawaii.

SNA International's team works together in pursuit of the same cause: to build a safe and just world by empowering organizations in the use of forensics, biometrics, and identity intelligence.

The Forensic Anthropologist Postgraduate Research Associate supports the Department of Defense's personnel accounting efforts by conducting technical and scientific analysis, forensic testing, and providing associated reports at the expert level in order to identify unaccounted-for

Americans from past conflicts.

*** This is a 100% onsite position at the DPAA laboratory in Hawaii.

• Conducts osteological/anthropological analyses and produces Forensic Anthropology Reports including, but not limited to:
  • Cleaning and processing remains.
  • Discerning human, non-human, and non-osseous specimens.
  • Determining the minimum number of individuals.
  • Nominating samples for DNA and/or histology.
  • Assessing biological profiles (sex, age, ancestry, stature) of individuals from skeletal elements.
  • Photographing and, when necessary, radiographing remains or other evidence.
  • Identifying perimortem/antemortem trauma, taphonomy, pathology, and other general observations, where applicable.
  • Identifying non-evidentiary and non-probative materials.
• Performs forensic anthropological research and tests; interprets data resulting from forensic anthropological, archaeological, odontological, or isotopic tests in the laboratory or from outside sources.
• Conducts evidence database searches to address specific research problems; and provide expert review of research papers and proposals, case reports, and identification report packets.
• Performs radiographic image capture of postmortem remains using sensitive laboratory. equipment; conducts comparisons between antemortem and postmortem imagery.
• Conducts segregation analyses of commingled human remains projects and produces Reports of Segregation and Reports of Association including, but not limited to:
• Assessing potential pair matches (visually and statistically).
• Interpreting DNA results.
• Nominating samples for additional testing.
• Associating remains to unidentified service members.
• Completes reports and other assignments in a timely manner and with minimal errors (attention to assigned suspense date)
• Effectively peer reviews reports in a timely manner (attention to suspense date)
• Completes preliminary skeletal and dental reports; generates written forensic comparison reports.
• Maintains continuing education per SOP requirements (e.g., conference attendance, in-house training, etc.).
• Maintains competency via successful proficiency exams.
• Assists with evidence movement duties (internal and external): packaging evidence, labeling evidence containers, and performing evidence transactions in StarLIMS or other programs as required by the lead evidence coordinator.
• Supports various laboratory duties (second review of case packets; laboratory tours, internal auditing).
• Participates in the preparation of scientific manuscripts, presentations, and lectures based on research results.
• Travel nationally and internationally, if required (travel anticipated to be approximately 5-10% of the time).
• Performs other duties and conduct special projects as required.

• Master's degree in anthropology or related field.
• Must pass competency and proficiency tests within 90 days of start date and maintain proficiency throughout employment with SNA while contracted to the DPAA
• Five (5) years of experience with generating a biological…