LOCATION:
SUMMARY OF JOB DUTIES:
The successful candidate will be
required to perform the duties of a DNA Technical Leader, as defined by the DAB
Guidelines. This position will be
responsible for creating and maintaining required ASCLD/LAB accreditations, as
well as Quality Assurance Standards (QAS) for Forensic DNA Laboratories.
Performs administrative duties and supervises
the operation and development of the Crime Laboratory, including personnel and
equipment. With limited supervision,
conducts physical, microscopic, immunological, and biochemical analyses on
evidence submitted and provides written reports based on the analyst’s
interpretation of results. Provides expert testimony in federal, state, and local courts. Conducts training to appropriate individuals
or groups.
Additional responsibilities include
conducting analyses and examining tissue and body fluids to detect the presence
of blood, semen, and other stains; conducting DNA typing testing on human
tissue to compare criminal evidence and samples of known origin; evaluating,
interpreting, and documenting the DNA tests conducted and testifying in court
as to the laboratory findings; reviewing work of other analysts; performing
proficiency tests and other quality assurance duties; participating in
continuing education programs; collecting, documenting, and preserving
evidence; and, maintaining laboratory instruments.
REQUIREMENTS:
Applicants must possess an earned Master’s degree from an accredited
academic institution; or the equivalent in a biological, chemical or forensic
science with earned credits in genetics, biochemistry and molecular biology or
other subjects which provide a basic understanding of the foundation of
forensic DNA analysis, as well as statistics and/or population genetics as it
applies to forensic DNA analysis. As per
the DAB (DNA Advisory Board) Guidelines and the FBI Quality Assurance Standards
a DNA Technical Leader of a laboratory must have a minimum of three years of
forensic DNA laboratory experience. Two (2) years supervisory experience in a
Crime Laboratory is also preferred.
Applicants must have exceptional communication skills
(written and verbal), with the ability to generate and explain detailed
scientific reports. The successful
candidate is not directly tasked with arrest functions but may be required to
obtain law enforcement certification as determined by the Assistant County
Administrator for the Department of Public Safety. Other certificates and licenses may be
required at the discretion of the Assistant County Administrator for the
Department of Public Safety. The
following are considered highly desirable:
a) experience in Short Tandem Repeats (STR) analysis; knowledge of
handling forensic evidence; knowledge of the principles and practices of
quantitative/qualitative organic chemistry; experience working with forensic
DNA using capillary electrophoresis, knowledge of basic laboratory techniques
and procedures, experience as an ASCLD/LAB and/or with an ISO accredited
institution.
Apply online at: www.greenvillecounty.org or in
person at 301 University Ridge,
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