Crime Lab Forensic Scientist 3 - Forensic Biology Unit

Duties

• Performs chemical, microscopic, and immunological tests on physical evidence.
• Interprets and evaluates serological results and DNA data.
• Performs validations on new equipment and procedures.
• Conducts performance checks, recalibrations, and maintains records of laboratory equipment.
• Conducts quality control testing on reagents and supplies.
• Maintains technical forensic laboratory files and records of findings.
• Prepares analytical reports and effectively communicates results of analyses.
• Conducts technical and/or administrative reviews on scientific reports.
• Provides expert testimony in court based on laboratory findings.
• Maintains and demonstrates efficiency in the field of Serology/DNA.
• Acts as backup DNA Technical Leader.
• Assists with the training of forensic technicians and less experienced examiners under direction of supervisor.
• Ensures compliance with safety rules and regulations.
• Executes applicable operations of the laboratory information management system (LIMS).

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

Requirements

• Bachelors’ degree in a biology, chemistry, forensic science, or related area and shall have successfully completed 12 semester or equivalent credit hours from a combination of undergraduate and graduate coursework covering the following subject areas: biochemistry, genetics, molecular biology, and statistics or population genetics;
• -AND- five (5) years of experience in Forensic Biology casework, including three (3) years as a qualified analyst on DNA forensic samples, in an accredited scientific laboratory.

• Master's degree in biology, chemistry, forensic science or related area
• Knowledge of and experience in using related laboratory instrumentation, computer software, calibration, validation, quality control, safety, accreditation, proficiency testing, and training
• Knowledge of international forensic laboratory accreditation standards

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