Employment OpportunitiesEmployers please follow the posting instructions below American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA) The American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA) is currently seeking experienced forensic DNA Analysts to act as contracted assessors for the A2LA forensic accreditation program. Forensic DNA analysts with 10 or more years experience, familiarity with CODIS, and performing internal/external audits a plus. Those selected as contracted assessors will be provided with training in the international standard ISO/IEC 17025 and relevant A2LA policies and requirements. Compensation for contracted assessors includes a daily rate plus travel expenses. Travel is estimated at 2 to 4 days for each assessment, the number of trips being at the assessor’s discretion. Application Posted: 02/15/12 Nebraska State Patrol Crime Lab,Lincoln, Nebraska Manage laboratory operations and forensic scientist staff, and other laboratory staff as assigned, for the Biology Unit which includes serology/DNA testing and CODIS databanking and serving as the DNA technical leader; oversee the development and implementation of laboratory, quality assurance, and safety procedures, and staff training and proficiency review activities for the unit managed; provide advice and participate on the forensic laboratory management team regarding the administration of the laboratory and, as required by the laboratory director act on the behalf of the director. May perform evidence analysis and other laboratory duties relative to a specific discipline. View posting and apply on the State of Nebraska job website at www.statejobs.nebraska.gov. Closing date: 03/05/12 11:59 PM Central Time posted 02/09/12 Department of Public Safety, Waterbury, VT Posted: 01/31/12 Promega Corporation, Madison, WI This individual functions as the technical representative for our GI Sales, Marketing and Technical Services team as well as external customers. The position will be responsible for handling activities related to product support; speaking at various customer sites and forensic science conferences worldwide; and providing hands-on and classroom training to our GI customers and internal staff. Candidates must have: Inherent curiosity and sincere interest in helping crime labs around the globe improve and advance the technology used for human identification via DNA; Bachelor’s degree in Molecular Biology or equivalent area of study; 5+ years experience working in a forensic DNA laboratory and training others in the lab; Experience with DNA extraction, qPCR and STR analysis with the ability to troubleshoot and train others on their use; Excellent communication and listening skills, verbal & written; Proven presentation skills for large and small audiences; Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills; Willingness to travel approximately 30% of the time (domestic and globally); and The ability to effectively develop trust, respect, and cooperation across all areas of the organization and staff levels and the ability to participate in cross-functional teams. Click on the link to apply for this position. Only applications through our website will be considered for this position. Posted: 01/17/12 Promega As a Production Scientist on our Genetic Identity team you will be creating kits, reagents and other materials for distribution to our customers. Individuals in this position are responsible for maintaining reagent inventory, implementing new product offerings and manufacturing improvements, as well as creating a wide variety of components to meet production specifications. Successful candidates will have: A Bachelor’s degree in the life sciences discipline with 2 plus years of experience as a Forensic Analyst or DNA Analyst. Experience with PCR and a proven ability to follow contamination controls. Experience with nucleic acid purification and quantitation. Experience with laboratory equipment related to amplification and capillary electrophoresis such as AB9700, AB3130 or AB3500. Experience with manufacturing processes and working knowledge of highly regulated environments such as ISO13485 and cGMP highly desired. Proficient computer skills for the collection and analysis of experimental data. Please click here to apply. Posted: 12/13/11 Promega This role is responsible for planning and executing the sales, marketing, and technical services activities throughout the region to achieve sales objectives. Targeted accounts are in the human identity market including government and private forensic laboratories and paternity testing laboratories. The territory for this position is Washington, Oregon, California, Hawaii, Alaska, Arizona, Utah, Idaho and Nevada. Ideal candidates will be located in California, living near a major airport in the territory or willing to relocate within the territory for this position. Must have experiences include: B.S. in Molecular Biology, Forensic Science, or related area and 5+ years experience performing DNA typing protocols. Highly motivated self starter capable of working with minimum supervision. Excellent organization, prioritization and a history of achieving goals. Experience in using kits, instruments, and software for Forensic DNA analysis. Experience presenting marketing and technical information to small or large groups. Proven ability to effectively communicate (in writing and verbally) with key contacts at all levels in an organization. Ability to travel at least 60% of the time; by air and car. Applications for this position are being accepted via our website. Posted: 12/13/11 Attorney General, Division of Criminal Investigation, Crime Laboratory - Cheyenne Working under general supervision gathers and identifies evidence from crime scenes for laboratory analysis. Performs complex forensic examinations (physical and/or chemical) of latent finger and palm print samples from crime scene, submitted casework, and/or database maintenance. Forensic examinations include determining the physical and/or chemical properties of these different types of evidence. Prepares written reports of analysis activities and provides expert forensic advice and testimony to any requests from the legal system including judges, prosecutors, and/or defense attorneys. For more information or to apply online go to https://statejobs.state.wy.us/JobSearchDetail.aspx?ID=19206 Posted: 12/08/11 New Mexico Department of Public Safety Forensic Laboratory Bureau Qualifications Forensic
Scientist Firearms/Toolmark Section – Advanced - A degree in any discipline will be accepted, or an Associates’ degree plus two (2) years of additional laboratory experience or four (4) years of additional laboratory experience can substitute for a Bachelor’s degree. Six (6) years experience working in a forensics laboratory performing independent scientific analysis of forensic evidence, and one (1) year forensic expert witness testimony experience. Duties Latent Print Section: performs all work related to the chemical processing and photographing of latent prints and the comparison of latent prints recovered from crime scenes and evidence submitted to the Forensic Laboratory Bureau. Knowledge and experience of principles, methods, and current techniques used in friction ridge analysis is highly desirable. Forensic Biology/DNA: performs work involved in the examination of forensic evidence for the presence of biological materials including blood, semen, saliva, and cellular material. DNA analysis involves the extraction, quantification, analysis, and interpretation of forensic DNA samples isolated from the materials listed above. Knowledge and experience of principles, methods, materials, equipment, and current techniques used in forensic biology screening and DNA is highly desirable. Application Posted: 12/06/11 NYPD Police Laboratory The NYPD is seeking a Criminalistics Manager to oversee the Latent Print Development Unit, the Intoxicated Driver Testing and Blood Alcohol Units, and the Questioned Documents Unit in the Criminalistics Section of the Police Laboratory. The Manager ensures the update and maintenance of NYPD Laboratory Standard Operating Protocols (SOPs) as mandated by the American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors/Laboratory Accreditation Board (ASCLD/LAB) and the New York State Commission of Forensic Science (NYSCOFS); oversees the activities of a scientific staff engaged in performing analyses of evidentiary material and specimens, and coordinates the training curriculum, proficiency testing and evaluation of assigned personnel. This position coordinates the preparation of research and statistical reports; evaluates instrument calibration and maintenance records; resolves any technical problems; confirms that all analytical reports are acceptable in a court of law and conform to ASCLD/LAB and ISO 17025 mandates; prepares and monitors budget requests and resource usage, and may be called upon to testify in court as an expert witness regarding laboratory findings. Application Posted: 11/01/11 If you have a position in the field of forensic science and would like to have it posted on the NEAFS web site, contact the NEAFS webmasters: jobs@neafs.org |
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