Broward County Sheriff’s Office
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
CRIMINALIST II
(DNA Specialist)
NATURE OF
WORK: Under
general supervision, the purpose of the position is to prepare and analyze
chemical and evidentiary samples in criminal identification and investigations
in the Crime Laboratory of the Sheriff’s Office. Employees assigned to the DNA
Unit perform specialized technical and scientific work in the application of
advanced laboratory techniques in DNA analysis and are responsible for the
formal reporting of and testifying to the findings of such analysis. Performs
related work as directed. Tasks involve the ability to exert light physical
effort in sedentary to light work, which may involve some lifting, carrying,
pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5-10 pounds).
Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation. Tasks
are performed in a laboratory/forensics analysis environment where proper
provisions are in place in terms of employee security and protection. Due to the
nature and location of the work environment, tasks include potential for
intermittent exposure to disagreeable elements consistent with routine
conditions in a laboratory/forensics analysis environment.
REQUIREMENTS:
1. Bachelor’s degree in the natural or physical
sciences. A Master’s degree is preferred.
2. Two (2) years experience in DNA analysis. Experience in DNA fingerprinting
and PCR related DNA testing prefered. ABI 310, 3100 or 377 also preferred. Such
experience must be clearly stated on initial application.
3. Qualified applicants must have college level credit in genetics,
biochemistry, statistics, organic chemistry and molecular biology (molecular
genetics, recombinant DNA technology). Advanced course work in molecular
biology, genetics, or related field is preferred. College transcripts are
required at time of application.
SALARY
RANGE
: $45,040
– $74,068
CONTACT:
Human
Resources Bureau
2601
W. Broward Blvd.
Fort Lauderdale , FL 33312 www.sheriff.org
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