DNA Examiner

Highlights:

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.

Tasks:

* 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.

Required Qualifications:

Education:

* 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.

Experience:

* At least one (1) year as a DNA Examiner in an accredited forensic laboratory.

Skills:

* 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

Clearance:
Ability to obtain US Top Secret Clearance (US citizenship required)

Shift: Normal day shift

Location:

Quantico, VA

Ideal Innovations, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity

Employer:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.

Ideal Innovations, Inc. is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.