DNA Analyst

Mayvin is seeking a DNA Analyst to support the Naval Expeditionary Forensics and Biometrics group based in Fort Gillem, GA. This position may be required to travel OCONUS (as needed). The candidate will be required to work in a collaborative team environment and be comfortable working matrixed personnel as well as both military, civilian, and other contracted personnel.

Clearance Required: SECRET

Responsibilities :

• Examine evidence in consultation with firearms and latent print analysts (as needed) to ensure proposed collection approach will not negatively impact collection of other forensic data from the evidence.
• Collect potential DNA samples from evidence using approved procedures designed to minimize the possibility of sample contamination. All samples shall be properly packaged, marked and stored in preparation for extraction.
• Generate STR DNA profiles from evidence and reference samples.
• Analyze and interpret data from analysis which typically consists of complex mixtures and low-level samples.
• Mixture interpretations using probabilistic genotyping software STRmix.
• Use photographic equipment to capture still images of each evidence item and relevant key portions of the evidence item, or other exhibits, to support further analysis, conclusions, and documentation.
• Annotate the case file documentation, detailing the processing techniques and the examination results.
• Perform administrative and/or technical reviews of reports and worksheets.
• Ensure proper chain of custody is maintained.
• Perform instrument maintenance.

Required Qualifications:

• DoD Secret security clearance
• U.S. citizenship
• Bachelor's degree
• Seven (7) years of experience in a forensic laboratory performing DNA analysis on criminal evidence and/or intelligence exploitation
• Experience with the following:
  • Identification of blood and bloodstains, body fluids, and stains of body fluids, hair and other items requiring DNA or related analysis
  • Performance of visual and microscopic examination of hairs
  • Generation of STR DNA profiles
  • Experience with mixture interpretations using probabilistic genotyping software
  • Comparison of evidence from victims, scenes, or instruments of incidents to evidence from suspects
• Must be able to successfully pass a skills assessment
• Must be able to pass all medical requirements for deployment
• Physical ability and commitment to deploy globally as a team member

Desired Qualifications:

• Professional certification such as American Board of Criminalistics (ABC) is desired

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