Job Description
SNA International, a world leader in forensics, biometrics, and identity intelligence, is currently looking for a bright, collaborative Forensic Scientist 1 – DNA Technician with a strong work ethic to join the extremely dedicated Current Day Operations (CDO) team at the Armed Forces DNA Identification Laboratory (AFDIL) in Dover, DE. A Current Day Operations (CDO) DNA technician has a primary mission to support the Office of the Armed Forces Medical Examiner (OAFME) with medicolegal death investigation to include the processing of DNA samples from accident scene investigations or mass disasters IAW multiple memoranda of agreement or additional tasks as defined by the government.
**This is a 100% onsite position in Dover, DE
Critical Work Responsibilities include:
- Assist in the expansion of the AFDIL technical program to accelerate service work capabilities, which may include:
- Setup and make operationally ready a wide variety of laboratory instruments and equipment.
- Assist in quality assurance activities such as standards maintenance, equipment preventive maintenance, reagent quality control testing and validation, proficiency testing, and accreditation and certification.
- Perform laboratory processing using the AFDIL most current forensically validated and accredited procedures on various tissue and fluid.
- Prepare reagents and maintain documentation of reagent prep and Quality Control testing in accordance with AFDIL SOPs.
- Perform laboratory house-keeping activities such as preparing common laboratory reagents, maintaining appropriate stock levels of expendable supplies, ordering reagents/supplies when needed, recording temperatures, monitoring laboratory equipment, and general cleaning duties within the laboratory.
- Maintain accurate and complete chain of custody for evidence.
- Accession of forensic evidence in the Laboratory Information Management System (LISA)
- Enter data into LISA and the Armed Forces Medical Examiners Tracking System (AFMETS
- Prepare correspondence/documents ensuring proper format, mathematical correctness, grammar, punctuation, and spelling
- Prepare and edit recurring reports regarding case status and case tracking.
- Assist in developing, optimizing, and/or validating new forensic DNA test methods
- If required, collect samples for forensic testing.
- Perform service casework involving nucDNA and mtDNA quantification, typing and profiling procedures as required.
- Self-direct workflow to ensure that all duties are completed weekly.
- Generate documents and reports and assist other sections as deemed necessary by supervisor.
- Maintain Privacy Act considerations at all times in the handling of specimens and the information contained within them.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Forensic Science, Biology, or Chemistry is desired or Bachelor’s degree in related field
- Have the ability to work independently on multiple tasks with minimal supervision.
- Possess personality traits and professionalism necessary to maintain team cohesion and to set a good working example.
- Candidates must be US citizens and must be able to successfully complete a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NAC-I) Background Check
Physical Demands:
DNA Technician’s should be able to:
- Sit or stand at automated computer management systems, computers or laboratory stations for extended periods of time.
- Operate automated and/or robotic instrumentation
- Perform laboratory housekeeping activities
SNA International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
