Forensic Analyst - Biology

Duties:

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Acquire and maintain technical competency in the forensic analysis of at least one technical department;
• Conduct forensic bench work analysis on routine materials of varying complexity and difficulty;
• Issue Certified Laboratory Reports;
• Perform administrative, support, and quality functions as necessary to maintain analytical service;
• Assist in maintenance of the Lab's safety equipment, analytical equipment and instruments;
• Maintain effective communications with supervising technical analyst;
• Participate in the Lab's proficiency testing program;
• Participate in continuing education and training programs;
• Read current scientific literature in your technical department;
• Receive a satisfactory evaluation of job performance.

Essential Functions:

• Communicate clearly in English both orally and in writing with both scientific and non-scientific personnel;
• Attend out-of-state training for extended periods of time;
• Differentiate and determine color;
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment;
• Perform complex scientific procedures and manipulations following Laboratory Policy and Procedures;
• Adhere to established laboratory safety practices as required by the Laboratory Safety Manual.

Requirements:

Job Requirements:

• A minimum Baccalaureate Degree in a biology-, chemistry-, or forensic science-related discipline including a minimum of 12 credit hours of course work covering the following subject areas: biochemistry, genetics, molecular biology, and statistics or population genetics.
• The applicant can also be obtaining their degree, as long as the degree will be obtained prior to July 1, 2021.

Personal Work Relationships:

• Work with other laboratory personnel as necessary;
• Work with persons submitting evidence from law enforcement agencies;
• Work with attorneys, prosecution and defense, and other court personnel.

Physical Effort and Work Environment:

• Perform the majority of the work in a laboratory environment;
• Work routinely with evidence and a variety of chemicals;
• Work with potential biohazard material;
• Travel may be required.

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