DNA Forensic Analyst II

State-of-South-Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

Vacation 15 days

Sick leave 15 days

Holidays 13

Paid Parental Leave

Retirement Plan

Deferred Compensation

Job summary

SLED's Forensic Services division seeks a DNA Analyst to conduct examinations and analysis on evidence, identify biological material, and prepare reports and testimony for court.

You will maintain chain of custody, use LIMS and photography tools, and collaborate with legal and agency partners. Travel for training or court and lifting up to 20 pounds may be required. A biology/forensic science degree is required, with strong communication and court-testimony skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biological, chemical, forensic science, or related field, or must be obtained within 90 days of posting.
• Basic working knowledge of computers and commonly utilized computer programs.
• Basic understanding of science and principles in Serology and/or DNA analysis.
• Knowledge of safe handling and packaging of biological materials.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to testify in court.
• Overnight travel for training and/or court may be required.
• Able to lift items up to 20 pounds.
• Work with putrefied evidence/odors.
• Report to the Forensic Services Laboratory in Columbia, SC during normal business hours.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate case information and examine items for biological evidence using defined protocols for location, screening, and identification of body fluids.
• Maintain complete chain of custody for all evidence in custody; document and preserve evidence for further testing.
• Utilize software and hardware such as LIMS and photography equipment to document case information; retrieve case data from LIMS.
• Document communications with other parties; maintain professional communications within the team and legal community.
• Provide expert testimony in federal, state, and local courts and present scientific results to the court.
• Participate in training and seminars for new employees and conduct trainings as requested.
• Perform other duties including research, quality control, safety, inventory, and ordering.

Skills

Communication skills

Court testimony ability

Basic computer literacy

Education

Bachelor's degree in biology/chemistry/forensic science

Tools

LIMS

Photography equipment

Job description

SLED's Forensic Services division seeks a DNA Analyst to conduct examinations and analysis on evidence, identify biological material, and prepare reports and testimony for court.

You will maintain chain of custody, use LIMS and photography tools, and collaborate with legal and agency partners. Travel for training or court and lifting up to 20 pounds may be required. A biology/forensic science degree is required, with strong communication and court-testimony skills.