NEOGOV · 3 weeks ago
Forensic DNA Analyst - Grant Funded
Police Department - City of Colorado Springs, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$37.72/hr - $45.29/hr
3+ years expNEOGOV is part of the City of Colorado Springs, which is seeking to fill two positions for Forensic DNA Analysts. In this role, you will conduct forensic examinations on evidence, perform DNA analysis, prepare reports, and provide expert testimony in court related to criminal investigations.
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Responsibilities
Examines evidence items to identify, preserve, collect, and photograph samples for analysis
Perform presumptive and confirmatory testing on samples from a variety of evidence types related to various criminal cases
Collects trace evidence
Perform forensic DNA analysis from DNA extraction, quantification, and PCR setup, through analysis using specialized analytical instrumentation to develop DNA profiles
Interprets the scientific data gathered and prepares meaningful reports in a manner to be presented to a judge and jury in a court of law
Prepares detailed reports and documentation for investigative use and court proceedings
Documents, handles, packages, and receives evidence to maintain chain of custody in accordance with forensic practices under state and federal laws
Conduct technical reviews of serological and DNA analysis done by other qualified analysts
Provide expert testimony in federal, state, and local court proceedings on actual results of serology and DNA testing conducted
Perform other duties by discussing cases and functions of the lab with officers, detectives, and attorneys
Instructs others in forensics, DNA evidence collections and provides training seminars
Establishes and maintains effective working relationships
Interacts effectively with others, to include other analysts in the DNA Unit as well as the laboratory
May perform duties as a local CODIS administrator
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in a related field of study
Three years of full-time, professional experience in a related field. Examples of related fields include experience in a laboratory performing STR forensics DNA testing for the identification and evaluation of biological evidence in criminal matters, including the successful analysis of a range of samples typically encountered in forensic casework
One year of relevant work experience may be substituted for one year of required education (OR) one year of relevant academic coursework beyond the minimum requirement may be substituted for one year of required professional experience
Extensive knowledge of modern forensic equipment and procedures
Extensive knowledge of the workflow of a forensic crime lab
Considerable knowledge of criminal law, criminal court proceedings and rules of evidence
Knowledge of DNA QAS documents and ISO 17025:2017 standards
Knowledge and use of the CODIS database systems
Knowledge of DNA statistical calculations
Knowledge of computers and commonly used software programs
Ability to give professional expert testimony in courts of law
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, coworkers, and other law enforcement/judicial personnel
Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written English, to include public speaking
Ability to apply sound reasoning and decision making
Ability to interact in a professional manner with all staff
Ability to get along with others
Strong analytical and communication skills
Preferred
Graduate degree in related field
Demonstrated knowledge of and adherence to necessary DNA discipline specific requirements (continuing education, proficiency testing, etc.) for ISO/IEC 17025:2017 and /NDIS participation requirements
Three or more years of casework experience in an ISO 17025:2017 accredited DNA laboratory performing serological examination and DNA analysis
Experience with Organic, Chelex, and various Robotic extraction methods, ABI 3130 Genetic Analyzer, ABI 3500 Genetic Analyzer, ABI SeqStudio Genetic Analyzer, ABI 7500 RT PCR instrument (QuantiFiler Duo or Trio), ABI QuantStudio5 RT PCR instrument, GlobalFiler, YFiler, YfilerPlus, IdentiFiler, IdentiFiler Plus, and/or MiniFiler, amplification systems, GeneMapper ID-X software and STRMix or other probabilistic genotyping analysis software
Experience validating serological test methods, DNA instrumentation, software, and extraction protocols, CODIS software, and STRMix and/or Probabilistic Genotyping software
Experience using JusticeTrax LIMS system and/ another LIMS system. Experience with courtroom testimony
Benefits
Shift differential
Pay differential
Acting or lead
Special assignment
Hazard pay
Longevity
Cell phone allowance
Uniform allowance
Relocation
Awards
Standby
Call out
Compensatory time off
Tuition
Overtime
Extra duty
Incentive
Holiday premium
Proficiency
Vacation sell back
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
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