Requirements:

Must:

• 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 coupled with 6 months of related experience as a Serologist in a forensic laboratory and experience performing and utilizing a range of presumptive and confirmatory serological exams for testing of biological fluids;
• Minimum of 2 years of related experience in the forensic science discipline;
• Have knowledge of laboratory safety and QA/QC procedures; analyze and interpret data; develop sound conclusions from analyses; maintain accurate records;
• Have intermediate level competency in PhotoShop and Microsoft Office Suite programs (Word, Excel, and Outlook);
• Be able to work well in a team environment; possess excellent organizational skills; 
• Be willing to deploy to Afghanistan for a minimum of six months to a year;
• Be able to obtain a US Secret Clearance and US Passport;
• Must be able to meet the following physical demands:
  • Government requirements for medical fitness
  • Work approximately 12 hours per day, seven days a week for extended periods of time
  • Attend pre-deployment training
  • Lift 70 lbs. to a working height of 48 inches
  • General office and laboratory duties/functions
• Attend pre-deployment training.

Preferred: Analysts trained to competency in a state or federal ASCLD/LAB accredited laboratory, with recent DNA Analyst employment experience, and/or American Board of Criminalistics certification in Molecular Biology.