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DC Department of Human Resources · 2 days ago

Forensic Scientist (DNA)

Washington, DC

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

1+ years exp

DC Department of Human Resources is seeking a Forensic Scientist (DNA) to work in the Department of Forensic Sciences. The role involves overseeing technology and ensuring compliance with forensic DNA testing standards while performing laboratory analyses and preparing scientific reports.

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No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Performs laboratory analyses of physical evidence in one or more of the specialty disciplines of the FSL, regularly demonstrates proficiency in assigned forensic specialty; participates in and completes externally administrated proficiency tests; demonstrates competency and on-going proficiency in laboratory processing, interpretation, comparisons, statistical analysis and technical review as authorized by the technical leader; ensures methodologies and procedures used are compliant with established standards, and is responsible for quality assurance and accreditation compliance activities

Evaluates existing DNA methods and proposes new analytical procedures for improved operations; and ensures that all associated quality standards pertaining to ISO 17025 and FBI QAS based accreditation status are being performed and met

Prepares written scientific examination reports and affidavits to correlate with laboratory results; inspects equipment and tools that are utilized for testing and to determine if they are compliant with prescribed operating and safety standards, regulations and guidelines including manufacturer's specifications on computerized scientific equipment; interprets graphs, charts, and mathematical formulas

Completes an advance research project and/or performs a vital role in the overall operation of the unit by independently performing a high level task such as training and/or overseeing training of scientists, developing and validating new processes and procedures, or resolving common technical concerns relative to forensic biology operations; perform biology/DNA analyses on physical evidence; interprets test results, conducts comparisons, develops conclusions and statistical analyses and prepares final reports/results; completes technical review of peers work

Drafts detailed reports of final analysis and results including inventory of DNA examined and submits reports to the appropriate investigative agency and/or authority or collaboratively with other employees

Qualification

DNA AnalysisISO 17025 complianceQuality Assurance StandardsStatistical analysisLaboratory processingTechnical reviewReport writingTraining others

Required

Degree: Biological science, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position

Combination of education and experience: Courses equivalent to a major, as referenced above, plus appropriate experience or additional education

Specialized Experience: Experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable, one (1) year of specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression

This position's duty station will be housed within the Consolidated Forensic Laboratory (CFL) which is a protection-sensitive facility

The nature of the DFS mission necessarily involves the potential risks associated with biological or chemical hazards, including morgue functions. Although contact with these functions is intended to be minimal, the risks are nevertheless possible; training to recognize, address, and mitigate these risks is required as is dealing with potentially personally difficult topics, such as crime, death, and disease

You must successfully pass a criminal background and drug and alcohol screening as a condition of employment and will be subject to periodic criminal background checks, background investigations, and drug tests for the duration of your tenure

This position has been designated as Emergency and acceptance of this offer confirms you agree to adhere to the policies in sections 1271 and 1274 of DPM Chapter 12, regarding essential/emergency employees

Applicants claiming 'Residency Preference' will be required to maintain residency in the District of Columbia for a minimum of seven (7) years. Failure to do so may result in forfeiture of employment

Benefits

This position is covered under a collective bargaining agreement, National Association of Government Employees (NAGE) Local R3-05, and you may be required to pay an agency service fee (union dues) through direct payroll deduction.