Senior Criminalist — DNA & Forensic Analysis (CODIS)

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

Vacation and sick leave 15 days

Holidays and parental leave

State retirement plan

Deferred compensation

Job summary

State of South Carolina is seeking a Senior Criminalist in the Forensic Services - DNA Database Department. The role requires a bachelor's degree and extensive experience in DNA analysis, with responsibilities spanning data interpretation, CODIS operations, and expert testimony in court.

The candidate will work as a Class III Law Enforcement Officer, uphold FBI QA standards, and contribute to ongoing training and quality assurance efforts within the laboratory.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biological, chemical, or forensic science with relevant coursework.
• Minimum of 10 years of forensic DNA analysis experience.
• Ability to obtain certification as a Class III Law Enforcement Officer.
• Strong knowledge of FBI QA standards and accreditation.
• Experience providing expert testimony in court.

Responsibilities

• Conduct DNA analysis of samples and interpret results for CODIS entry.
• Provide expert testimony in federal, state, and local courts as needed.
• Maintain compliance with FBI QA standards and accreditation processes.
• Train and mentor staff within the DNA Database Department.
• Manage administrative and quality control tasks to keep the unit efficient.

Skills

DNA analysis

Forensic science

Court testimony

CODIS operations

Data interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree in biological/chemical/forensic science

Tools

CODIS

NDIS

Job description

State of South Carolina is seeking a Senior Criminalist in the Forensic Services - DNA Database Department. The role requires a bachelor's degree and extensive experience in DNA analysis, with responsibilities spanning data interpretation, CODIS operations, and expert testimony in court.

The candidate will work as a Class III Law Enforcement Officer, uphold FBI QA standards, and contribute to ongoing training and quality assurance efforts within the laboratory.