DNA Forensic Analyst II — Casework & Validation

SNA International; Dover (DE); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

SNA International seeks a bright, collaborative Forensic DNA Analyst (FS2) in Past Accounting to join our team in Dover, Delaware. The analyst will perform DNA typing, support casework, and work within accreditation and SOPs to ensure accurate results.

Ideal candidates hold a biology/chemistry/forensic science degree with relevant lab experience, plus coursework in biochemistry, genetics, molecular biology, and statistics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with two years of relevant biology/chemistry/forensic science experience.
• At least 9 semester hours in biochemistry, genetics, and molecular biology.
• Six months of forensic human DNA laboratory experience.
• FBI QA Standards coursework in biochemistry/genetics/molecular biology and statistics.

Responsibilities

• Performing as a competent and qualified DNA Analyst.
• Set up and make operationally ready laboratory instruments and equipment.
• Write, review, and edit protocols, SOPs, and operating instructions for projects.
• Assist in quality assurance activities including standards maintenance and proficiency testing.
• Perform investigative studies on DNA typing technologies and casework.
• Carry out service casework involving routine nuclear and mitochondrial DNA typing.
• Prepare and present expert testimony in court when required.
• Support validation projects and population databasing efforts.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

MS Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Adobe Acrobat

Education

Bachelor's degree or advanced degree in biology/chemistry/forensic science

Statistics course for population statistics in forensic DNA

Six months of forensic human DNA laboratory experience

FBI Quality Assurance Standards coursework (bio/chem/genetics)

Tools

MS Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

SNA International seeks a bright, collaborative Forensic DNA Analyst (FS2) in Past Accounting to join our team in Dover, Delaware. The analyst will perform DNA typing, support casework, and work within accreditation and SOPs to ensure accurate results.

Ideal candidates hold a biology/chemistry/forensic science degree with relevant lab experience, plus coursework in biochemistry, genetics, molecular biology, and statistics.