DNA Forensic Analyst - STR Profiling & Analysis

Amentum; Forest Park (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Retirement benefits (including 401(k) 

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Tax-saving options

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a DNA Examiner based in Forest Park, GA to support exploitation missions across CONUS and OCONUS. The role involves collecting DNA samples, generating STR profiles, and reporting results while maintaining chain of custody.

The ideal candidate has 1 year of independent forensic DNA experience and a biology/chemistry/forensic degree with genetics coursework, plus ability to obtain a DoD Top Secret/SCI clearance and a US passport.

Qualifications

• One (1) year of experience working independently in a forensic laboratory performing DNA analysis on criminal evidence and/or intelligence exploitation.
• Bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry, or forensic related field with coursework in genetics, biochemistry, molecular biology, statistics and/or population genetics.
• Independent experience must include: Identification of bodily fluids such as blood; Ability to extract DNA using automated platforms; Generation of STR and Y-STR DNA profiles via standard and direct amplification; Experience with mixture interpretation using probabilistic genotyping software; Experience with submission of DNA profiles to databases; Experience in technical and administrative case file reviews.
• Must be able to obtain a DoD Top Secret/SCI security clearance. (Please note: US citizenship is required to obtain a US Secret security clearance).
• Must be able to obtain a US passport.
• Must be able to complete and pass a medical assessment per customer requirements.

Responsibilities

• Examine evidence in consultation with firearms and latent print analysts (as needed) to ensure the proposed collection approach will not negatively impact collection of other forensic data from the evidence.
• Ensure proper chain of custody is maintained.
• Collect potential DNA samples from evidence using approved procedures designed to minimize the possibility of sample contamination. All samples shall be properly packaged, marked, and stored in preparation for extraction.
• Use photographic equipment to capture still images of each evidence item and relevant portions of the evidence item, or other exhibits, to support further analysis, conclusions, and documentation.
• Generate STR DNA profiles from evidence and reference samples.
• Analyze and interpret data using probabilistic genotyping software.
• Annotate the case file documentation and generate reports, detailing the processing techniques and the examination results.
• Perform administrative and/or technical reviews of reports and worksheets.
• Perform instrument maintenance.

Skills

Forensic DNA analysis

Independent work

Attention to detail

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, or forensic related field

Tools

Automated DNA extraction platforms

Probabilistic genotyping software

STR/Y-STR typing

Job description

Amentum is seeking a DNA Examiner based in Forest Park, GA to support exploitation missions across CONUS and OCONUS. The role involves collecting DNA samples, generating STR profiles, and reporting results while maintaining chain of custody.

The ideal candidate has 1 year of independent forensic DNA experience and a biology/chemistry/forensic degree with genetics coursework, plus ability to obtain a DoD Top Secret/SCI clearance and a US passport.