DNA Analyst (Criminalist II)

Duties

• Analyzes items of evidence (extraction, real time quantitation, PCR amplification and genotyping/capillary electrophoresis, data analysis and report writing, evaluation for CODIS eligibility, and technical review of other analysts' data).
• Communicates with investigators, ADAs and courts.
• Assists in training Criminalist I.
• Provides training to the law enforcement community.
• Processes crime scenes and vehicles independently.
• Undertakes fulfillments of requirements for certification in appropriate discipline, including embarking on complex training programs in the appropriate discipline.
• Regularly provides expert witness testimony.
• May supervise interns.
• Contributes to DNA validation projects.
• Contributes to lab activities to maintain ASCLD/LAB-ISO accreditation.
• Performs related duties as required.

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

Requirements

• Minimum of four (4) year bachelor's degree in natural science, forensic science or closely related field including college courses in genetics, biochemistry, molecular biology and statistics.
• Five (5) years forensic science experience with no exchange for a graduate degree, to include training for evidence examination and processing for specific unit/section, and training for providing expert witness testimony in court.
• Must have the ability to write comprehensive technical reports and interpret complex test results.
• Full knowledge of legal and courtroom proceedings.
• Extensive testimony experience.
• Full knowledge of the ISO 17025 standards and ASCLD supplemental requirements.
• Ability to take a lead role in processing complex crime scenes and vehicle examinations.
• Ability to prioritize casework.
• Ability to process crime scene or vehicle independently .
• Ability to exercise good judgment and focus on detail as required by the job.

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