Salary: $52,872 - $76,824 per year

Final Filing Date: Open until filled

Duties:

• Provide guidance and technical leadership to DNA personnel and management. Is responsible for technical problem solving. Oversees the validation and implementation of new testing procedures. To propose new or modified analytical procedures to be used by DNA analysts. Also update DNA tactical plan that meets the goal and objectives of the Forensic Services Division.
• Oversees the quality assurance program for DNA analysis, including the technical and administrative review of casework, administration of proficiency tests, maintaining updated procedures and training manual. Prepare the DNA unit for DAB, ASCLD/LAB and internal audits.
• Review internal and external DNA Audit documents and , if applicable, corrective action(s) to ensure that findings, if any, were appropriately addressed and document such review.
• Review, on an annual basis, the standard operating procedures of the laboratory and document such review.
• Oversee the training program, quality assurance and proficiency testing in the laboratory.
• Accurate and timely identification and comparison of biological evidence by PCR-based DNA analysis.
• Prepare and maintain accurate records, laboratory notes, and analytical reports to conform with accreditation and court required procedures. Provide expert court testimony regarding analytical findings.
• Provides administrative and technical review of the CODIS system.
• Must stay abreast of developments within the field of DNA typing by reading current scientific literature, by attending seminars, courses, professional meetings, exploring relevant internet sites, belonging to pertinent professional organizations and personal conversations.
• Participate as a team member of the Forensic Services Division in training other members in the area of DNA analysis.
• Work with our user agencies in providing information on DNA analysis and other areas of the laboratory.
• A new technical leader shall evaluate and document his/her approval of all validations and methods currently used by the laboratory.
• To review the academic transcripts and training records for analyst and approve their qualifications prior to independent casework analysis and document such review.

Requirements: Your PD100 application form will be reviewed to verify that you meet the qualifications stated in this section. To qualify, your application form must clearly show that you have:

• A Doctorate degree in a natural science such as biology, chemistry, microbiology, biochemistry, physics, forensic science, pharmacology, bacteriology or a closely related field AND five years experience as a Forensic Scientist. OR
• A Master’s Degree in a natural science; AND seven years experience as a Forensic Scientist. OR
• A Bachelor's degree in a natural science; AND nine years experience as a Forensic Scientist.

Preference may be given to applicants with the following credentials:

• A master’s degree in a biology, chemistry or forensic science related area. AND
• Successfully completed a minimum of 12 semester or equivalent credit hours from a combination of undergraduate and graduate course work covering the subject areas of biochemistry, genetics, molecular biology (molecular genetics, recombinant DNA technology), statistics or population genetics, or other subjects which provide a basic understanding of the foundation of forensic DNA analysis. AND
• At least three years of human DNA experience as an analyst on forensic samples at time of hire.

NOTE: Official transcripts from all institutions of higher education that were used in the award of your degree must be submitted with your application. If faxing your application, transcripts must also be faxed at that time; original official transcripts must be received within 14 calendar days of the fax date. Transcripts must be legible and in English. Your application will not be accepted if you fail to submit all transcripts in an acceptable format. (Translation of foreign transcripts is the responsibility of the applicant. A list of translation services is available upon request.)

Only those applicants whose background most closely matches the needs and the requirements of one or more of the disciplines listed in the skill code sheet will be contacted for an interview.

How to apply: The official job announcement with referenced and required questions and forms is located here

Interested persons are asked to submit the following documents:

• Completed State of Oregon Employment application (PD100)
• Test Question(s) if listed on this announcement
• Copies of transcripts if using graduate level course work and/or degree to meet minimum qualifications. The transcript(s) must be submitted with the PD100.
• Any supplemental documents identified in the “To Qualify” Section.

Applicants will be subject to a Computerized Criminal History and Driver/Motor Vehicle Services check as well as a thorough background investigation. Adverse background data may be grounds for immediate disqualification.

As a Condition of Employment – Employee is required to maintain a drug/alcohol free workplace in accordance with the 1988 Drug Free Workplace Act and Department Policy.

DELIVER OR MAIL COMPLETED APPLICATION MATERIALS TO:

Oregon State Police
Human Resources Services Section
255 Capitol Street NE
4th floor
Salem, Oregon 97310
Fax: 503-378-2360

Your application materials must be received by the close date and must be complete and legible. We are unable to acknowledge or verify receipt of applications due to the large volume of applications received. SUBMIT only the required materials – reference letters or work examples should be kept for interviews. KEEP a copy of your application for job interviews. COPIES ARE NOT PROVIDED. The pay on all announcements may change without notice.

NOTICE of results will be sent by mail. Although agencies are not required to delay their selection process, you may request a review of the results. Your request must be received within 10 days from the date of the notice. Additional information cannot be accepted. However, if the recruitment is still open, you may submit a new application which must be received in our office by the close date.

For more information about Oregon State Police visit: http://egov.oregon.gov/OSP/

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Posted: October 22, 2008