Crime Lab Scientist 1 (Forensic Biology)

Duties

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Conduct DNA extraction, amplification and analysis to identify suspects or victims through biological samples.
• Identifying and analyzing bodily fluids.
• Examining blood group typing, antibody screening and other serological test to link suspects or victims to crime scenes.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Good time management & organizational skills.
• Commitment to providing professional customer service.
• Strong verbal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Fundamental knowledge of operating laboratory equipment.
• Work independently as well as in a team setting.
• Follow established GBI Crime Lab policies & procedures.
• Established experience in using Microsoft Office Suite software such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• The incumbent will occasionally be required to stand; walk; reach, carry with hands and arms; stoop and kneel. Frequent light lifting 10lbs. unassisted and/or moving of evidence kits or supplies is required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• These positions require the incumbent to work in a laboratory setting which includes shared office space with other Crime Lab personnel. These positions must wear personal protective equipment (PPE) when working in the laboratory to include lab coat, gloves, face mask and protective eye wear. PPE will be provided.

NOTE:

• This position will require some travel and operating a state vehicle. A valid Georgia driver’s license is required.

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

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a Major in BIOLOGY, CHEMISTRY or FORENSIC SCIENCE related area, that includes the successful completion of at least 40 semester hours (or 60 quarter hours) of biology or chemistry related major course work.
AND,
• Nine (9) cumulative semester hours (or equivalent quarter hours) in the following required subject areas: Biochemistry, Genetics, Molecular Biology.
AND,
• At least one (1) semester hour of a Statistics (or Population Genetics) course.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS - Preference will be given to applicants that, in addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, possess one or more of the following:

• Current DOFS Employee.
• Previous experience performing human STR analysis in an accredited forensic laboratory.
• Previous experience operating a Model 3500 genetic analyzer.
• Previous experience using GeneMapper ID software.
• Previous experience using extraction techniques for human DNA.

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