Forensic Scientist - DNA

Duties

• Perform scientific examination and analysis of biological evidence.
• Screening of biological fluids using serological techniques.
• Perform DNA analysis using Polymerase Chain Reaction/Short Tandem Repeats
• (PCR/STR) based methods.
• Interpret and compare profiles using probabilistic genotyping software (STRmix).
• Produce technical reports based on findings
• Act as an expert witness in court of law.

 Earn a Degree in Crime Scene Investigation, Forensic Science, Computer Forensics or Forensic Psychology

Requirements

• BA/BS degree in a natural science.
• BA/BS degree must have included and successfully completed work in the
• following clearly defined courses: Molecular Biology, Genetics, Biochemistry,
• and Statistics/Population Genetics
• Must pass a comprehensive background investigation as well as a polygraph examination and drug test.

• Will have knowledge of biological evidence collection and preservation techniques, rules of evidence, forensic serology, and basic human anatomy and physiology.
• Will have knowledge of forensic DNA principles, laboratory techniques and technologies.
• Will have experience with the Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), Short Tandem Repeat (STR) analysis, and capillary electrophoresis methods.
• Will have experience with interpretation and comparison of DNA profiles using STRmix probabilistic genotyping software.
• Will have experience with database applications such as LIMS and CODIS.

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