Responsibilities

This position is located in the Department of Forensic Sciences (DFS). The mission of DFS is to provide high quality, timely, accurate, and reliable forensic science services using best practices and best available technology, focusing on unbiased science and transparency, to enhance public safety and health. The Forensic Scientist (DNA) is responsible for forensic biology laboratory work and interpretation of DNA evidence, which includes aspects of casework, accreditation, quality assurance and control programs within the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL).

The incumbent performs laboratory analyses of physical evidence in one or more of the specialty disciples of the FSL, regularly demonstrates proficiency in assigned forensic specialty; participates in and completes externally administrated proficiency test; demonstrates competency and on-going proficiency in laboratory processing, interpretation, comparisons and statistical analysis steps as authorized by the technical leader; ensures methodologies and procedures used are compliant with established standards, and is responsible for quality assurance and accreditation compliance activities. Evaluates existing DNA methods and assists with proposing new analytical procedures; and ensures that all associated quality standards pertaining to ISO 17025 accreditation standards and FBI Quality Assurance Standards are being performed.

Qualifications

Degree: biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position. OR

Combination of education and experience: Courses equivalent to a major, as referenced plus appropriate experience or additional education. Specialized experience is typically required for positions above the entry level where applicants must have demonstrated that they possess the ability to perform successfully the duties of a position after a normal orientation period.

Specialized experience is typically in or related to the work of the position to be performed, including, but not limited to reporting the interpretation of mixture DNA profiles in casework; interpreting and reporting highly complex DNA casework; and technical review of peers’ work.

Compensation

Starting Salary $92,656.00

Benefits include: Health Insurance Dental Insurance Life Insurance Vision Insurance 401(a) & 457 Annual & Sick Leave

How to apply

To Apply: Please visit the DC Careers website at: https://careers.dc.gov (reference Job ID #30318). We look forward to reviewing your application!

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