Forensic Specialist Latent Print_DNA

APPOINTMENT TYPE: Full-Time Regular (FTR-A)

PURPOSE: Independently performs routine to moderately complex technical examinations in the areas of Latent Print exploitation or DNA analysis in a laboratory setting.Provides assistance to Forensic Examiners in the examination of evidence.

Latent Print:

Perform Latent Print exploitations and analysis on all types of materials to include porous, non-porous, and semi-porous materials.

DNA:

• Perform Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) analysis on collected material and physical evidence typically consisting of bodily fluids, body fluid stains, hair, bone, dental pulp, and other human tissue. Examination of DNA profile suitability for matches and submissions to database.
• Utilize chemical, physical, and digital latent print examination techniques to produce a suitable print for matches and submissions to a database.
• Conduct latent print examinations or DNA analysis while maintaining chain of custody, and formulating interpretation results for forensic and/or intelligence exploitation.
• Perform quality checking of instruments and reagents.
• Maintain chain of custody and performing administrative and technical review (AR/TR) procedures.

Bachelor's degree in a physical science preferred

• Latent Prints:

1. One (1) years of experience working in a lab performing Latent Print exploitations and analyses on all types of materials to include porous, non-porous, and semi-porous materials.

2. Experience using chemical, physical, and digital latent print examination techniques to produce a suitable print for matches and submissions to a database.

3. Experience maintaining chain of custody and performing administrative and technical review (AR/TR) procedures.

• DNA:

1. One (1) years of experience working in a lab performing Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) analysis on collected material and physical evidence typically consisting of bodily fluids, body fluid stains, hair, bone, dental pulp, and other human tissue.

2. Experience examining DNA profile suitability for matches and submissions to database.

3. Experience maintaining chain of custody and performing administrative and technical review (AR/TR) procedures.

• Must be able to pass security background investigation and to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.

• Ability to travel CONUS/OCONUS and to pass all deployment requirements for OCONUS medical screenings.

ELIGIBLE FOR SIGN-ON BONUS