Senior DNA Forensics Examiner

CACI International Inc.; Forest Park (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

CACI International Inc. seeks a DNA Examiner III to support forensic analysis of criminal evidence and exploitation materials.

The role involves generating STR profiles, interpreting mixture data with probabilistic genotyping, and ensuring proper chain-of-custody and documentation for regulatory reviews. You will collect DNA samples, operate automation platforms, document findings, and prepare technical reports.

Qualifications

• Five years of experience 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.
• Master’s degree in biology, chemistry, or forensic related field may substitute for one year of experience.
• Experience identifying 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.
• Ability to obtain a DoD Secret security clearance (US citizenship required).
• 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 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.

Skills

DNA analysis

STR profiling

Y-STR profiling

Probabilistic genotyping

Case file review

Education

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

Master’s degree may substitute for 1 year experience

Tools

Automated DNA extraction platforms

Probabilistic genotyping software

DNA databases submission

Job description

CACI International Inc. seeks a DNA Examiner III to support forensic analysis of criminal evidence and exploitation materials.

The role involves generating STR profiles, interpreting mixture data with probabilistic genotyping, and ensuring proper chain-of-custody and documentation for regulatory reviews. You will collect DNA samples, operate automation platforms, document findings, and prepare technical reports.