Biology/DNA Forensic Examiner Job at Ideal Innovations, Quantico, VA

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  • Ideal Innovations
  • Quantico, VA

Job Description

Biology/DNA Forensic Examiner

Job Category: Pending Contract Award

Requisition Number: BIOLO002483

Posted: June 24, 2025

Full-Time

On-site

Quantico, VA 22135, USA

Job Details
Description

Important: current US citizenship and current US Top Secret clearance required

Highlights:

You'll be

  • Joining a dynamic forensics team with many opportunities to grow professionally
  • Working with other forensic experts in various fields to support the FBI and TEDAC missions
  • Experiencing a unique opportunity to work with the FBI laboratory
  • Obtaining some or enhancing your experience working in a fully functional government laboratory, working closely with other forensics experts

Typical Day:

The Biology / DNA Examiner provides a wide range of forensic examination services in forensic disciplines, including DNA databasing that supports the BAS. The examiner also assists in instrument calibration and validation.

Tasks:

Contractor personnel shall provide, but not limited to, the following services:

  • Receive and account for boxes of evidence and related materials from contributors.
  • Visually inspect and process evidence and related materials for mitochondrial and / or nuclear DNA as appropriate; isolate and collect materials for analysis from appropriate areas of various evidentiary materials; prepare samples for instrumental analysis; and associate samples with other existing submissions (as appropriate).
  • Make an initial determination of the types of samples suitable for analysis and select appropriate protocols for conducting the examination of materials.
  • Conduct DNA examinations on items of evidence.
  • Calibrate instruments used for forensic examinations and analysis.
  • Use STACS and/or FA for evidence inventory, tracking, and flow.
  • Maintain proper chain-of-custody of all forensic material under examination.
  • Follow all QA/QC procedures, protocols and adhere to LD policies and procedures related to its accreditation and safety standards.
  • Conduct DNA analysis and comparisons of profiles or sequences as appropriate.
  • Author forensic reports to include all laboratory notes and supporting documentation.
  • Provide all generated profiles or sequences in a format necessary for inclusion, storage, and searching of the appropriate DNA databases.
  • Conduct technical and administrative reviews of all work.
  • Support activities, functions, or duties, as defined in future TOs.
  • Research, develop, and author white papers and information papers, as required.
  • Communication with contributors as necessary.

Required Qualifications:

  • Education: B.A. in Biology, Chemistry, or related field of biological science from an accredited university/college. Successfully completed coursework in the following subject areas: nine (9) semester hours in the fields of biochemistry, genetics, and molecular biology as well as coursework and/or training in statistics and/or population genetics as it applies to forensic DNA analysis.
  • Experience: At least one (1) year as a DNA Examiner in an accredited forensic laboratory.
  • Skills: Basic computer skills, to include use of Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook); organization skills; flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities; demonstrated ability to study and pass training, examination, and testing assessments; verbal and written communication skills.

Work Shift: Normal Day Shift

Clearance: US DoD/DOJ Top Secret (US citizenship required)

Location: Quantico, VA

Ideal Innovations, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.

Ideal Innovations, Inc. is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Job Tags

Full time, Contract work, For contractors, Work at office, Shift work, Day shift,

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