Biologist/Forensic Examiner

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Biologist/Forensic Examiner

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:  

  • 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.

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.