DNA Forensic Scientist & Trainee - Forensic Biology Expert

Department of Forensic Science; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Forensic Science is seeking a qualified Forensic Scientist II for the Eastern Regional Laboratory in Norfolk, VA. You will perform forensic biology examinations including body fluid identification and DNA STR analysis, with data entry into CODIS and reporting findings for justice proceedings.

You will testify as an expert witness and may travel; a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and ISO/IEC 17025 training are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry, or forensic science, or equivalent.
• Nine credit hours of biology/chemistry with statistics/population genetics.
• Forensic human DNA laboratory experience related to STR analysis.
• Completed ISO/IEC 17025 accredited training in DNA PCR-based STR analysis.

Responsibilities

• Identify/detect blood and body fluids.
• Perform DNA PCR-based STR analysis and compare genetic material.
• Enter data in CODIS and prepare reports for the criminal justice system.
• Testify in court as an expert witness and provide testimony as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Court testimony

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in biology/chemistry/forensic science

9 college credits in biology/chemistry with statistics or population genetics

ISO/IEC 17025 training in forensic DNA STR analysis

Tools

DNA PCR-based STR analysis

Capillary electrophoresis (CE) platform

CODIS software

STRmix or probabilistic genotyping software

Job description

The Department of Forensic Science is seeking a qualified Forensic Scientist II for the Eastern Regional Laboratory in Norfolk, VA. You will perform forensic biology examinations including body fluid identification and DNA STR analysis, with data entry into CODIS and reporting findings for justice proceedings.

You will testify as an expert witness and may travel; a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and ISO/IEC 17025 training are required.