DNA Analyst – Atlanta, GA 370590

Organization Name: 
BAE Systems’ Joint Expeditionary Forensics Facilities (JEFF)

BAE Systems’ Joint Expeditionary Forensics Facilities (JEFF) Program is aggressively searching for talented professionals with experience as DNA Analysts who wish to be a part of a dynamic team working in support of the Reach Back Operations Center (RBOC) in conjunction with the United States Army Criminal Investigative Laboratory (USACIL).  Positions are based out of USACIL’s Ft. Gillem, Georgia location, but permanent relocation is not necessarily required.  Analysts will be responsible for examining and screening evidence to include serological testing, performing DNA testing on applicable samples, analyzing and interpreting results, performing mixture analysis and comparisons, reporting conclusions, technically reviewing the casework of colleagues, and other duties as assigned.

 

Individuals must be able to prioritize and execute on multiple requests in order to handle a very high volume of work.  In addition to the technical skills above, additional attributes such as innovativeness, self-motivation, professionalism, organizational skills, exemplary work habits, and flexibility are highly regarded.

 

BAE Systems offers competitive salary and benefits. Please inquire for additional details.

Qualifications: 

Required skills:

 

- Minimum education requirement: Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, or a forensic science related area and completed course work covering the subject areas of: biochemistry, genetics, molecular biology, statistics and/or population genetics.

- Minimum experience requirement: Two years as a trained examiner in a forensic DNA laboratory working casework independently.

- Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.

- Willingness to work in the Atlanta, GA area for a total of at least one year.

 

Preferred skills:

 

- Experience with the following: ABI 3130xl (or 3100), Identifiler and Yfiler chemistries, ABI 7500 (or 7000), ABI GeneMapper IDX software, and the EZ 1 robot.

Other Information/How to Apply: 
Please visit our web site:  www.baesystems.jobs 

 

Enter - 370590 in the text box under "Keywords / Job Number"
Contact Name: 
Jose Perez
Contact Address: 
16541 Commerce Drive King George VA 22485
Contact Phone: 
540 288 5993
Contact Email: 
jose.perez@baesystems.com
Website: 
www.baesystems.com
Application Deadline: 
Fri, 03/09/2012

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