Senior DNA Forensic Analyst

CACI; United States; On-site; USD 63,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

CACI is seeking a DNA Examiner III to support forensic analysis operations in CONUS and OCONUS. The role involves collecting and analyzing DNA evidence, generating STR profiles, and maintaining rigorous chain-of-custody procedures.

The position requires at least five years of forensic DNA experience, a biology/chemistry/forensic degree, and the ability to obtain a DoD Secret security clearance. Travel up to 25% is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, or forensic related field with coursework in genetics, biochemistry, molecular biology, statistics and/or population genetics.
• A master’s degree in biology, chemistry, or forensic related field may substitute for one year of experience.

Responsibilities

• Examine evidence in consultation with firearms and latent print analysts 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 key 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.

Education

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

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

Job description

CACI is seeking a DNA Examiner III to support forensic analysis operations in CONUS and OCONUS. The role involves collecting and analyzing DNA evidence, generating STR profiles, and maintaining rigorous chain-of-custody procedures.

The position requires at least five years of forensic DNA experience, a biology/chemistry/forensic degree, and the ability to obtain a DoD Secret security clearance. Travel up to 25% is expected.