Forensic Examiner 1 - DNA

$71,552 - $93,038/Yr

Oak Ridge Associated Universities - Forrest Park, GA

Full-time - Mid Level

Forrest Park, GA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The position is a Full-Time Regular A (FTR-A) role located in Ft. Gillem, GA, with potential OCONUS deployment. The primary purpose of this role is to perform independent routine to moderately complex technical examinations of biological evidence, including DNA analyses. The individual will be responsible for conducting specialized analytical procedures, preparing reports concerning the examination of evidence, and maintaining the operability of laboratory equipment and instruments.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine to moderately complex analyses, tests, and examinations involving a variety of biological materials.
• Conducts assigned examinations and experiments utilizing well defined methods and a variety of scientific tools, equipment, instrumentation and techniques.
• Participates with senior examiners to decide the nature and extent of examinations to be conducted on more complex materials and items of evidence.
• Assists in maintaining laboratory instruments in a state of readiness, ensuring supplies are sufficient to support laboratory operations and that all necessary safety precautions and applicable regulations are followed.
• Coordinates routine to moderately complex matters related to scope of analyses with other laboratory units, outside agencies, and related entities.
• Travel: OCONUS deployment required on a rotational basis.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Forensic Science, Chemistry or related discipline.
• Four (4) years of experience working in a forensic laboratory performing DNA analysis on criminal evidence, including blood and bloodstains, body fluids, and stains of body fluids, hair and other items requiring DNA or related analysis.
• Generation of DNA profiles, performance of visual and microscopic examination of hairs; comparison of evidence from victims, scenes, or instruments of incidents to evidence from suspects.
• Must pass U.S. Government security background investigation and be able to obtain & maintain Secret security clearance.
• Must pass both a physical and dental examination (as required for OCONUS assignment).
• Must possess a current U.S. Government issued passport.

Nice-to-haves

• Professional certification such as American Board of Criminalistics (ABC) is desired.

Benefits

• Legally required benefits
• Group Health insurance including: Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision
• Retirement plan access
• Disability insurance
• Group life insurance
• Travel Accident Insurance
• Section 125 reimbursement accounts
• Other voluntary employee paid benefit and insurance offerings
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Flexible work schedules or compressed work weeks
• Occupational Health and Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Program