Must:

• Meet the FBI Quality Assurance Standards for Analyst including B.A./B.S. degree in biology, chemistry, forensic science, or related scientific field;
• Have taken college courses (graduate or undergraduate level) in genetics, biochemistry, and molecular biology (molecular genetics or recombinant DNA technology), as well as course work and/or training in statistics and population genetics as applied to forensic DNA analysis;
• Have documented training in forensic DNA PCR-based STR analysis;   possess experience in forensic serology and six months experience in forensic DNA STR analysis;
• 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;
• 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.