Forensic Scientist 2 - Quality Control & Validation Analyst

Description

• Perform duties at the direction of the Quality Manager or Validation-QC Manager, Quality Management Section.
• Establish a quality control module within the Laboratory Information Systems Application (LISA).
• Generate, analyze, and interpret technical data, and produce technical reports using PCR based methods (mtDNA sequencing and STR analysis) for laboratory quality control and validation functions.
• Perform quality control testing of critical reagents and laboratory instrumentation.
• Give lectures and participate in courses, symposia, workshops, and conferences on matters relating to DNA typing, forensic science and validation projects.

• Provide training in laboratory techniques and procedures to technical staff, students and guests of the laboratory.
• Perform general laboratory quality control and housekeeping tasks

• Candidates must possess a Master’s degree in Forensic Science or one of the natural sciences, or have two years of relevant DNA experience and possess a Bachelor’s degree in Forensic Science or one of the natural sciences.   
• Candidates must have a minimum of twelve cumulative semester hours or equivalent that covers the required subject areas in Genetics, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, and Statistics.   
• Candidates with experience in Forensic DNA typing, specifically in auSTR, Y-STR, or mtDNA analysis are encouraged to apply.   
• Candidates must be able to successfully complete a background investigation.