Assistant Technical Leader DNA

Duties

ESSENTIAL DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs method development and validation studies on instruments and equipment including technical software.
• Reviews validation studies and procedures currently in use by the laboratory.
• Monitors the quality assurance program and/or performs quality assurance duties as assigned.
• Trains on each technology utilized in the lab unless previously qualified.
• May assist with creating or updating training programs including review of training records and transcripts.
• Completes FBI sponsored auditor training and maintains training going forward. (DNA only)
• May review outsourcing contracts, audit documents, procedures, and corrective actions.
• Serves as primary technical point of contact for all casework questions.
• Serves as acting Technical Leader as needed following training.
• May serve as a local CODIS administrator. (DNA only)
• Completes proficiency testing and maintains a forensic analyst license including obtaining required continuing education; maintains knowledge of latest scientific developments in forensic analysis.
• Attend work regularly and observe approved work hours in accordance with agency leave and attendance policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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

Requirements

Education –

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a with a Master’s level degree in Biology, Chemistry or Forensic Science* related area, and successfully completed twelve (12) semester (or equivalent) credit hours covering the following subject areas: Biochemistry, Genetics, Molecular Biology, and Statistics or Population Genetics (at least three (3) credit hours must be at the graduate level).
• *Forensic Science programs must be either FEPAC-accredited OR meet the minimum curriculum requirements pertaining to natural science core courses and specialized science courses set forth in the FEPAC Accreditation Standards.

Experience –

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience as a qualified DNA analyst working with database or forensic samples in a lab where forensic DNA testing was conducted for the identification and evaluation of biological evidence in criminal matters.
• Experience with validation studies is preferred.

Licensure and/or Certification –

• Must be able to obtain a forensic analyst license from the Texas Forensic Science Commission in accordance with the Code of Criminal Procedure Title 1 Chapter 38.01.
• Must possess a valid driver license from state of residence.

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