Name: American Academy of Forensic Sciences
Address: 410 N 21st St, Colorado Springs, CO, 80904, US
Telephone: (719) 636-1100

Under limited supervision:

performs evidence examination, identification of body fluids, DNA PCR-based STR analysis, and critically evaluate and compare evidence from sexual assault, rape, homicides and other criminal cases.
Prepare reports and testify in criminal court system.
Perform relationship testing and train staff as needed.
Prepare independently written and oral reports
Understand and follow oral and written instructions
Trains other analysts, law enforcement officers, attorneys, and others as requested/assigned.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Preferred knowledge and skills:

Ability to operate, service, follow procedures and activities of a forensic laboratory
Understanding of methods and techniques of forensic evidence collection and testing
Understanding of crime scene investigations
Ability to safely operate several forensic equipments
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships

Minimum education and experience requirements:

Masters’ degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in chemistry, biochemistry, biology, forensic science or any other related field.
A PhD degree is desirable but not a required.
applicant must have completed courses in molecular biology, genetics, biochemistry and statistics or human population genetics.
Laboratory forensic and / or relationship testing experience are desirable but not a must.
Ability to perform proficiency DNA testing two times per year and must be able to obtain a forensic DNA analyst license from the Texas Forensic Science Commission according with the Code of Criminal procedure title 1 Chapter 38.01.

$40,000-70,000/ year depending on experience. Plus health and dental insurance.