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SNA International · 3 weeks ago

Casework Administrator

Dover, Delaware

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

5+ years exp

SNA International is dedicated to supporting the DoD DNA Operations section and is seeking a Casework Administrator. The role involves maintaining forensic evidence and providing administrative support to ensure compliance with laboratory accreditation and operational procedures.

BioinformaticsBiometricsBiotechnologyInformation Technology

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Provides administrative support for the nuclear DNA, mitochondrial DNA, and Automation, Biometrics and Special Projects Sections of the AFDIL Laboratory

Provides liaison to the Armed Forces Medical Examiner System (AFMES) and other agencies for the receipt, tracking, and reporting of casework results

Creates and edits weekly and monthly reports regarding case status

Assists in the development and editing of technical documents for staff and maintains an electronic library of documents and presentations for use by staff members

Assists in the planning and development of technical documents for staff and maintains an electronic library of documents and presentations for use by staff members

Prepares final drafts of correspondence, documents, and reports prepared for signature of the AFDIL senior staff ensuring proper format, mathematical correctness, correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling that is in conformance with special policies of the Armed Forces DoD DNA Registry

Controls the activities schedule of senior AFDIL personnel and maintains a schedule of activities, conferences, and meetings to be hosted by the AFDIL

Responsible for data entry of case related material into appropriate databases used for case accessioning, case tracking, and file reporting

Responsible for data entry and generating reports using the DoD DNA Registry Laboratory Information Systems Application (LISA) and Armed Forces Medical Examiner Tracking System (AFMETS)

Responsible for ordering, receipt, tracking, and distribution of the bi-annual Proficiency Tests for the scientific staff as necessary to maintain accreditation status

Performs miscellaneous clerical and administrative duties to include faxing, sending photocopies of documents as required; distributing paperwork; delivering mail; or having delivered, memoranda, correspondence, packages; tracking records, and paperwork

Prepares regular and special reports; prepares certain documents for signature, writes non-technical non-lengthy reports covering events, memoranda for records, meeting minutes, and progress summaries

Establishes and maintains both paper and electronic files of correspondence and reports; revises and disposes of files in accordance with government regulatory guidance; maintains ready reference files of frequently consulted regulations, policies, rosters, directives, and other material; and establishes and maintains lists and registers by various categories of persons or organizations frequently contacted. May assist with transporting or destruction of records

Uses various office automation systems and software packages to accomplish work, including text editing; file creation; maintenance, and retrieval; use of message, calendar, and suspense systems; and use of specialized tools for specific functions

Qualification

Forensic DNA knowledgeData entry proficiencyLaboratory accreditation knowledgeTechnical document developmentRegulationsTeamworkIndependent workCommunication skills

Required

The individual must be able to successfully complete a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NAC-I) background investigation

Minimum of a High School Diploma with five years clerical experience

Knowledge of the programs of the DoD Registry, the Armed Forces Institution of Pathology, the American Registry of Pathology, and the military services as they relate to the clerical and administrative functions of the organization

Knowledge of the personnel, duties, priorities, commitments, and program goals of the DNA Registry

Ability to work independently on multiple tasks with minimal supervision

General knowledge of forensic DNA analytical methods, especially nuclear DNA and mitochondrial DNA profiling

Ability to maintain minimum standards of technical proficiency as demonstrated by acceptable performance by internal and external proficiency testing programs

Willingness to maintain a professional knowledge and understanding of relevant current issues in the scientific and forensic communities

Sufficient knowledge and experience to assist the Scientific Staff in the completion of casework involving DNA typing of human biological remains using novel methods of nuclear DNA Typing and/or mitochondrial DNA sequence analysis

Knowledge of current military, federal, or local regulations pertaining to rules of evidence and courtroom procedures

Knowledge of safety procedures, guidelines, and regulations, and ability to safely handle hazardous materials

Must possess personality traits to maintain team cohesion and to set a good working example

Knowledge of various requirements necessary for achieving or maintaining accreditation by outside inspection agencies to include the College of American Pathologists (CAP), the American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors-Laboratory Accreditation Board (ASCLD-LAB), the DoD Mitochondrial DNA Quality Assurance Oversight Committee, and the International Standards Organization (IOS 17025 criteria)

Candidates must be US citizens and be able to pass a NAC-I Security Background Investigation