ATF · 6 hours ago
Biologist (Forensic) Assistant DNA Technical Leader- Direct Hire (Open Continuous Announcement)
Wichita, KS
Part-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
1+ years expATF is seeking a Forensic Biologist and Assistant DNA Technical Leader to support its mission of combatting violent crime. This role involves performing complex forensic DNA examinations, providing leadership and technical guidance, and evaluating new technologies in the forensic science laboratory.
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No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Functions as a leading technical expert in one or more specialized areas of forensic DNA analysis, providing leadership, advice, and assistance to ATF officials, laboratory personnel, other federal agencies, state and local government organizations, private laboratories, and industry
Performs forensic DNA examinations of the highest complexity and analyzes a variety of samples including complex mixtures
Provides training and guidance in technical duties and evaluates the analytical work of peers and lower graded biologists or technicians
Evaluates new technology, methods, and/or scientific equipment for adoption or acquisition by Laboratory Services
Prepares laboratory reports and documents conclusions as well as interpretation of the analytical results
Qualification
Required
Must be U.S. Citizen or National
May be required to serve a one-year probationary period
Pass drug screening and subject to random drug test
Suitable for Federal employment determined by background investigation
Degree: biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position
Combination of education and experience -- Courses equivalent to a major, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education
To qualify for this position at the GS-14 grade level, candidates must also have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-13 by the closing date of this announcement
Performing DNA examinations on the most difficult evidence without technical guidance
Interpreting, evaluating, and analyzing the results of a variety of samples, including complex mixtures
Using laboratory policies, regulations, standard approaches, and methods to perform expert forensic DNA examinations
Evaluating new technology and developing or modifying analytical procedures to improve forensic DNA analysis
Acting as a project manager or coordinator of ongoing complex and unique projects or programs within the laboratory
Preferred
Experience as a qualified forensic DNA examiner in an accredited crime laboratory
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package
Access to a range of benefits
Company
ATF
ATF is a unique law enforcement agency in the United State Department of Justice that protects our communities from violent criminals.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Franco Frande
Assistant Director (Management)/CFO
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