Job Description
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Duties
- Identify, examine, analyze, evaluate and interpret evidence in the investigation of crimes;
- Use forensic science in the analysis of evidence in order to reach scientific conclusions in the area of Biology/DNA;
- Effectively communicate results and findings, verbally and in writing, to the appropriate parties.
Requirements
Forensic Scientist Biology/DNA SCT – Trainee
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in physical science, forensic science, chemistry, biology or related field.
- Additional academic courses required as specified in the FBI QAS CODIS requirements.
Forensic Scientist Biology/DNA I SCI – Entry Level
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in physical science, forensic science, chemistry, biology or related field; and
- One (1) year of examination training and/or casework.
- Additional academic courses required as specified in the FBI QAS CODIS requirements.
Forensic Scientist Biology/DNA II SC2 – Journeyman Level
- Master's degree from an accredited college or university in physical science, forensic science, chemistry, biology or related field; and
- Three (3) years of examination training and/or casework;
-OR-
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in physical science, forensic science, chemistry, biology or related field; and
- Five (5) years of examination training and/or casework.
- Additional academic courses required as specified in the FBI QAS CODIS requirements.
Forensic Scientist Biology/DNA III SC3 - Advanced Level
- Master's degree from an accredited college or university in physical science, forensic science, chemistry, biology; and
- Eight (8) years of examination training and/or casework; -OR-
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in physical science, forensic science, chemistry, biology; and
- Ten (10) years of examination training and/or casework.
- Additional academic courses required as specified in the FBI QAS CODIS requirements.
Additional Requirements
- Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License or the ability to obtain by date of hire.
- Possession of a City Operator's Permit (COP) within 6 months from date of hire.
Preferred Knowledge
- All areas of examinations conducted by a Biology/DNA unit
- Theories and techniques of Biology/DNA examinations and related duties
- Advanced molecular biology, genetics, biochemistry, and statistics principles
- Stereo and comparison microscopes, assorted accessories and equipment used in the Laboratory
- Understand, in detail, the principles and use of current DNA analysis as applied to forensic science
- Use of Combined DNA Index System (CODIS)
- Operations, services, procedures and activities of a forensic laboratory
- Crime scene investigations
- Methods and techniques of forensic evidence collection and evaluation
- Operation of forensic instruments, equipment and tools
- Operation of basic power and hand tools
- Occupational hazards and standard safety practices
- Pertinent Federal, State and local codes, laws and regulations
- Computers and various programs and data bases
- Scientific Working Group on DNA Analysis Methods (SWGDAM)
- Association of Forensic DNA Analysts and Administrators (AFDAA)
- American Academy of Forensic Sciences (AAFS)
- American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors - Laboratory accreditation Board, and other applicable quality assurance standards.
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