Biologist-DNA Technical Specialist

Highlights:

You’ll be…

• Joining a dynamic forensics team with many opportunities to grow professionally
• Working with other forensic experts in various fields to support the FBI and TEDAC missions
• Experiencing a unique opportunity to work with the FBI laboratory
• Obtaining some or enhancing your experience working in a fully functional government laboratory working closely with other forensics experts

Tasks:  

• Perform work analyzing body fluids and/or other human tissues using DNA analysis or other biological/chemical methods.
• Perform laboratory techniques using polymerase chain reaction (PCR), Sanger sequencing, and massively parallel sequencing (MSP) to test and evaluate methods used in the individualization of persons with DNA analysis.
• Review procedure modifications and upgrades to instrumentation and software to ensure reliable results.
• Conduct testing and evaluation of new and existing DNA / biological testing procedures and protocols.
• Prepare solutions, buffers, and reagents used in body fluid and human tissue identification techniques.
• Prepare detailed documentation.
• Ensure each analysis is performed correctly by conducting peer reviews on findings.
• Prepare scientific manuscripts and abstracts for publication and oral / poster presentation in scientific journals and at meetings.
• Perform routine maintenance and QC checks of reagents and equipment, as needed.
• Prepare purchase requests and interacts with purchasing personnel in support of QA and QC functions.

Required Qualifications: 

• Education: B.S. in Biology, Chemistry, or related field of Biological Science.
• Experience: One (1) year of experience performing research in a biological science AND a minimum of one (1) year of forensic human DNA laboratory experience.

• Skills:
  • Knowledge of related sciences such as biochemistry, chemistry, physics, molecular biology, genetics, and mathematics.
  • Knowledge of the uses of computers and the ability to manipulate data for basic statistic evaluation and display.

Citizenship: US Citizenship Required 

Clearance: US DoD or DOJ Top Secret clearance required 

Location:         Quantico, VA

 

Ideal Innovations, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.

Ideal Innovations, Inc. is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.