DNA Forensic Scientist & Courtroom Expert

Department of Public Safety; Virginia; On-site; USD 67,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance Coverage

Retirement Plan

Parental leave

Job summary

Department of Public Safety seeks a qualified forensic DNA analyst to examine biological evidence, interpret DNA results, and prepare expert opinions. You will testify in court and collaborate with federal, state, and local partners to ensure integrity of casework.

A successful candidate will perform analyses under supervision, maintain records, and liaise with law enforcement and the medical examiner communities to support criminal investigations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a biological, chemical, or forensic science with genetics/biochemistry coursework.
• Three years forensic analysis experience including body fluid identification and genetic characterization.

Responsibilities

• Examine and analyze biological evidence using validated tests to identify DNA profiles.
• Explain forensic DNA results and provide expert testimony in court.

Skills

Forensic DNA principles

Laboratory techniques

Evidence handling

Court testimony

Data interpretation

Communication

Written reports

Education

Bachelor's degree in biological/chemical/forensic science

Tools

DNA databases

Electrophoresis

Job description

Department of Public Safety seeks a qualified forensic DNA analyst to examine biological evidence, interpret DNA results, and prepare expert opinions. You will testify in court and collaborate with federal, state, and local partners to ensure integrity of casework.

A successful candidate will perform analyses under supervision, maintain records, and liaise with law enforcement and the medical examiner communities to support criminal investigations.