Criminalist, II (Molecular Genetics)

Duties:

Typical tasks include but are not limited to the following:

• Participates in Casework rotation: performs sample accession and processing and case sign-in and intake database review; performs sample cutting and extraction, DNA quantitation and DNA sample preparation for casework testing; performs Sanger and next-generation sequencing procedures and data analysis; performs administrative review of case reports.
• Participates in Quality Control rotation: performs instrument maintenance and performance check; conducts Laboratory cleaning and reagents/supplies inventory and preparation.
• Participates in validation rotation conducts validation projects and provides validation plan and summary.
• Participates the training and competency assessment program
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college, with specialization in criminalistics, forensic science, chemistry, biology, physics, molecular genetics, genetics, biochemistry, molecular biology, entomology, anthropology, ecology or a closely related scientific or engineering field.

For Assignment to Assignment Level I - B

• In addition to meeting the "Qualification Requirements For All Assignment Levels" above, to be assigned to Assignment Level I-B individuals must have at least one year of satisfactory full-time experience in criminalistics, forensic science or analytic chemistry, or a satisfactory equivalent combination of education and experience.

In addition to meeting the "Qualification Requirements" above, to be assigned to Assignment Level II, individuals must have one of the following:

• One year of experience gained as a Criminalist at Assignment Level I-B; or 2. One additional year of qualifying experience in criminalistics or forensic science, for a total of two years of such experience;
or
• A satisfactory combination of education and experience totaling two years of experience as described above.

In addition to meeting the "Qualification Requirements" for Assignment Level I-B above, to be assigned to Assignment Level III, individuals must have one of the following:

• Two years of experience gained as a Criminalist at Assignment Level I-B and/or II;
or
• Two additional years of qualifying experience in criminalistics or forensic science, for a total of three years of such experience;
or
• A satisfactory combination of education and experience totaling three years of experience as described above.

For Assignment to Assignment Level IV, In addition to meeting the "Qualification Requirements" for Assignment Level I-B above, to be assigned to Assignment Level IV, individuals must have one of the following:

• 1. hree years of experience gained as a Criminalist at Assignment Level I-B, II, and /or III;
or
• Three additional years of experience in criminalistics or forensic science, for a total of four years of such experience;
or
• 3. A satisfactory combination of education and experience totaling four years of experience, as described above.

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