Criminalist II – Forensic DNA & Evidence Specialist

Arrival NYC; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The New York City Department of Veterans' Services is seeking a Criminalist IV to assist in conducting scientific analyses on biological specimens within the Forensic Biology Department of the Office of Chief Medical Examiner for the City of New York.

Responsibilities include locating physiological material, maintaining chain-of-custody, interpreting DNA results, preparing reports, and testifying before grand juries and courts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college with specialization in criminalistics/forensic science/biology/chemistry or closely related field.
• One year of satisfactory full-time experience in criminalistics or forensic science for Assignment Level I-B.
• Two years of qualifying experience for Assignment Level II or a combination totaling two years.
• Three years total experience for Assignment Level III.
• Four years total experience for Assignment Level IV.

Responsibilities

• Locates and identifies physiological material during examination of swabs and evidence.
• Ensures integrity of evidence and chain-of-custody forms.
• Compiles data and paperwork to create case files.
• Interprets DNA test results.
• Prepares and signs reports reflecting results of analyses.
• Distributes and files scientific results and documents to lab staff.
• Develops, searches, and submits DNA profiles for database entry.
• Performs quality assurance and QA/QC processing.

Skills

DNA interpretation

Criminalistics

Evidence handling

Testimony skills

Education

Baccalaureate degree in criminalistics/forensic science/related field

Tools

Chain-of-custody documentation

Forensic laboratory equipment

Job description

The New York City Department of Veterans' Services is seeking a Criminalist IV to assist in conducting scientific analyses on biological specimens within the Forensic Biology Department of the Office of Chief Medical Examiner for the City of New York.

Responsibilities include locating physiological material, maintaining chain-of-custody, interpreting DNA results, preparing reports, and testifying before grand juries and courts.