Biologist-DNA Technical Specialist

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Biologist-DNA Technical Specialist

Ideal Innovations, Inc.

icon Quantico, VA, US, 22134

iconFull Time, Contractor

icon10 July 2024

Job Expired

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

Tasks:  

  • Perform work analyzing body fluids and/or other human tissues using DNA analysis or other biological/chemical methods.
  • Perform laboratory techniques using polymerase chain reaction (PCR), Sanger sequencing, and massively parallel sequencing (MSP) to test and evaluate methods used in the individualization of persons with DNA analysis.
  • Review procedure modifications and upgrades to instrumentation and software to ensure reliable results.
  • Conduct testing and evaluation of new and existing DNA / biological testing procedures and protocols.
  • Prepare solutions, buffers, and reagents used in body fluid and human tissue identification techniques.
  • Prepare detailed documentation.
  • Ensure each analysis is performed correctly by conducting peer reviews on findings.
  • Prepare scientific manuscripts and abstracts for publication and oral / poster presentation in scientific journals and at meetings.
  • Perform routine maintenance and QC checks of reagents and equipment, as needed.
  • Prepare purchase requests and interacts with purchasing personnel in support of QA and QC functions.

Required Qualifications: 

  • Education: B.S. in Biology, Chemistry, or related field of Biological Science.
  • Experience: One (1) year of experience performing research in a biological science AND a minimum of one (1) year of forensic human DNA laboratory experience.
  • Skills:
    • Knowledge of related sciences such as biochemistry, chemistry, physics, molecular biology, genetics, and mathematics.
    • Knowledge of the uses of computers and the ability to manipulate data for basic statistic evaluation and display.

Citizenship: 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.