Forensic DNA Scientist 1 - Evidence Coordinator

SNA International seeks a Forensic DNA Scientist with a strong work ethic to join their team. The successful candidate will perform entry level evidence maintenance on a wide range of complex samples in support of the Armed Forces DNA Identification Laboratory (AFDIL) in Dover, DE.

Requirements

• Assisting in program maintenance and development
• Supporting the logistical or resource management activities of the DNA Registry
• Participating in the organization and presentation of educational activities
• Assisting in casework involving specimens for nucDNA and mtDNA analysis
• Coordinating with submitting agencies for delivery and receipt of evidence or references
• Maintaining accurate and complete chain of custody for evidence and DNA extracts
• Photographing forensic evidence and creating photo documents
• Entering data into LISA and the Armed Forces Medical Examiners Tracking System (AFMETS)
• Transferring evidence to technicians and analysts for processing
• Preparing correspondence/documents
• Preparing and shipping evidence for return to submitting agency
• Preparing reagents and maintaining documentation of reagent prep
• Performing laboratory housekeeping activities
• Maintaining appropriate stock levels of expendable supplies
• Maintaining a clean environment within laboratory work areas
• Understanding a possibility exists of exposure to noxious odors, hazardous chemicals, poisons, corrosive reagents, infection tissues, and x-ray, laser, and ultraviolet types of electromagnetic radiation
• Understanding that travel may be required, including travel to investigation scenes to assist in the collection of biological specimens from victims who may have suffered violent and disfiguring deaths
• Assisting in the training orientation of other AFDIL personnel or visiting scientists

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401k Matching
• Retirement Plan
• Visa Sponsorship
• Four Day Work Week
• Generous Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Relocation Assistance