Biology/DNA Forensic Examiner

IMPORTANT: current US citizenship and current US Top Secret clearance required

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:

The Biology / DNA Examiner provides a wide range of forensic examination services in forensic disciplines, including DNA databasing that supports the BAS. The examiner also assists in instrument calibration and validation.

Tasks:

Contractor personnel shall provide, but not limited to, the following services:

• 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.
• Use STACS and/or FA for evidence inventory, tracking, and flow.
• Maintain proper chain-of-custody of all forensic material under examination.
• Follow all QA/QC procedures, protocols and adhere to LD 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.
• Support activities, functions, or duties, as defined in future TOs.
• Research, develop, and author white papers and information papers, as required.
• Communication with contributors as necessary.

Required Qualifications:

• Education: B.A. 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.

Work Shift: Normal Day Shift

Clearance: US DoD/DOJ Top Secret (US citizenship required)

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.