Virginia Department of Forensic Science
Position Detail
To be considered for this position, an application must be completed using the state's Recruitment Management System (RMS), which may be accessed at: https://jobs.agencies.virginia.gov. All selected candidates must pass a background security investigation.
| Job Title: | Forensic Scientist |
| Position Number: | CF903 |
| Closing: | 11/22/2009 5:00 pm |
| Pay: | $46,815 - $82,237 per year |
| Section: | Forensic Biology |
| Location: | Richmond or Manassas |
| Contact: | butch.martin@dfs.virginia.gov |
| Description: | |
The Virginia Department of Forensic Science is seeking qualified applicants to perform forensic examinations at either our Central Laboratory in Richmond or our Northern Laboratory in Manassas. Duties of these grant-funded positions include identification of blood and other body fluids, specie origin determination, DNA PCR-based STR fluorescence imaging analysis and comparisons of genetic material on criminal evidence using state-of-the-art analytical methodologies, techniques, and instrumentation. Prepares reports of findings for use by the criminal justice system and testifies in court as an expert witness. Communicates with medical and legal officials on testing procedures, results, and conclusions. Instructs law enforcement officials on the handling of evidence. Requires some travel.
Minimum qualifications: B.A./B.S. degree in biology, chemistry, forensic science, or related scientific field; college courses (graduate or undergraduate level) totaling a minimum of nine cumulative semester hours covering the subject areas of genetics, biochemistry, and molecular biology (molecular genetics or recombinant DNA technology), as well as course work and/or training in statistics and population genetics as applied to forensic DNA analysis. Laboratory experience in DNA isolations and PCR testing and other molecular biology techniques, knowledge of laboratory safety and QA/QC procedures; ability to distinguish color differences, maintain accurate records, analyze and interpret data, manage multiple tasks efficiently, establish work priorities, and develop sound conclusions from analyses. Selected candidate must be eligible to possess a valid driver’s license or have other means of reliable transportation.
Preferred qualifications: Documented training in forensic DNA PCR-based STR analysis on the capillary electrophoresis platform with individuals, agencies, or other laboratories in a program that includes methods, procedures, equipment, and materials used for forensic DNA analysis and their applications and limitations; six months experience in forensic DNA STR analysis; Experience preparing certificates of analysis with testimony as an expert witness in court; related advanced degree and forensic related teaching/training experience.
In the event fully qualified Forensic Scientist candidates cannot be identified, trainee positions will be offered to the most suited candidates at a salary of $39,175. Upon successful completion of training, the trainee’s salary will be established within the salary range for a qualified Forensic Scientist. The training will last approximately 12 months, dependent upon the qualifications of the selected candidates.
Selected candidates must provide a DNA sample via a buccal swab
(saliva sample), be fingerprinted and pass a security background check
Applicants must apply electronically using the State of Virginia’s Recruitment Management System (RMS) by 5:00 pm, November 22, 2009. The RMS can be accessed using the link: https://jobs.agencies.virginia.gov. Contact Butch Martin at (804)786-0150 for assistance.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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