Job Posting
DNA Analyst
Dupage County Sheriffs Office, Wheaton, IL
Salary: $38,822 - $82,658; starting salary commensurate with experience.
Final Filing Date: April 1, 2010
Duties: The DuPage County Sheriff's Office in Wheaton, Illinois is currently seeking an enthusiastic, responsible, dedicated, disciplined, hardworking, and well-rounded DNA analyst to work full-time in our crime laboratory.
The Crime Laboratory at the DuPage County Sheriff's Office is a world-class, state-of-the-art facility that was awarded international accreditation in 2006 - becoming only the second-county crime laboratory in the United States to earn this prestigious recognition.
Please read this document carefully for information and instructions about this position.
- Accepts custody of evidence; evaluates evidence for proper packaging, seals, and storage; maintains proper chain of custody records.
- Conducts preliminary tests of suspected biological evidence.
- Conducts instrumental and/or chemical confirmatory tests of biological evidence.
- Extracts, amplifies, and profiles human DNA; establishes statistical significance to DNA profiles generated.
- Conducts scientific work in coordination with other experts having different areas of expertise; prepares and protects evidence for subsequent forensic analyses.
- When qualified, performs related technical or scientific work having relevance to the aforementioned responsibilities.
- Maintains adequate, appropriate, and legible scientific documentation.
- Reports scientifically accurate, responsible, and unambiguous written conclusions in laboratory testing reports.
- Provides reliable, accurate, and objective expert scientific testimony in courts of law.
- Gives professional presentations to members of the public.
- Gives professional presentations to other related professionals.
- Provides training to law enforcement and court officers.
- Reports deviations from documented methods; reports possible quality system failures or weaknesses.
- Consults with law enforcement or court officers in person or by phone when necessary.
Scientists in the crime laboratory work a 37.5 hour week. Flexible scheduling is available upon completion of orientation.
Crime laboratory scientists rarely participate in crime scene investigations unless circumstances require it.
Persons to be considered for this position will be subjected to a criminal history check and background investigation. A minimum one-year probationary period will be served, which will commence on the first day of employment.
Requirements: ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS: Must have a Bachelor of Science Degree in Forensic Science, Chemistry, Biology, or other natural science or related program. Academic credentials must be compliant with the FBI Director's QAS standards.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Candidates for this position must have at least two years of unsupervised DNA case work experience in an accredited crime laboratory with past court testimony experience. Persons with no formal DNA analysis experience or candidates who have not worked in an accredited laboratory will not be considered for this position and should not apply.
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM JOB:
- Strong ethical disposition and ability to remain honest and objective under pressure.
- Willingness to work transparently in a laboratory while protecting confidential information.
- Eagerness to listen and learn from senior scientists and managers.
- Strong interpersonal skills and conscientiousness: ability to work closely and professionally with a wide variety of people.
- Strong time-management and work-prioritization skills.
- Proficiency with the following software: MS Word, MS Excel, and MS Outlook.
- Proficiency in scientific or technical writing.
- Working knowledge of applicable ASCLD/LAB accreditation standards.
- Ability to work neatly and safely in a laboratory setting.
How to apply:
1. Please visit
www.dupageco.org/HR/, click "Application Process," and download the application. Complete, print, and sign the application. You may leave the JOB CODE fields blank. For the job title, please enter Forensic DNA Analyst.
2. Please answer the following six essay questions in a separate document as thoughtfully and sincerely as possible. Answers should be no more than 100- words.
- Describe yourself, your personality, and other attributes you feel we should know about.
- Describe the first two paid jobs you ever had where you were held responsible for completing your work properly. What did you learn from these experiences?
- What do you wish to accomplish in the next ten years; how would you define success?
- What personal and professional accomplishments are you most proud of?
- What personal interests and activities occupy your time outside of the workplace?
- If you were hired for this position, what are the three most important things that we could do to help you value your employment with us?
3. Please submit a cover letter, resume, completed application, essay questions, and a copy of your college transcript to:
Douglas Saul
DNA Application
DuPage County Crime Laboratory
501 N. County Farm Road
Wheaton, IL 60187
You may also email your materials to
doug.saul@dupagesheriff.org
IT IS NOT NECESSARY TO SEND YOUR MATERIALS TO THE ADDRESS ON THE APPLICATION.
Please provide your email address so that we may contact you about the status of your application.
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Posted: March 2, 2010
