Forensic Scientist 2 - Forensic Quality Assurance Associate
Bachelor's (or its equivalent) or an advanced degree in a biology-, chemistry- or forensic science- related area
At least 9 cumulative semester hours or equivalent (graduate or undergraduate level) course work in biology- or chemistry-related areas
Courses titled with terms such as molecular biology, genetics, biochemistry, biological chemistry, population genetics, molecular genetics, cell and molecular biology, genomics, and bioinformatics
Hold certifications as an FBI QAS Auditor as well as certified auditor or assessor training from a national accrediting body such as ANAB
Knowledge of the programs of the DoD DNA Operations and the military services as they relate to the clerical and administrative functions of the organization
General knowledge of forensic tissue typing methods, especially nucDNA and mtDNA profiling
Willingness to maintain a professional knowledge and understanding of relevant current issues in the scientific and forensic communities
Professional knowledge and understanding of the principles and theories of, and the skills to operate and maintain a wide variety of sophisticated analytical instruments
Ability to apply practical and theoretical knowledge to independently alter or modify established analytical procedures using scientifically acceptable approaches to resolve unforeseen difficulties arising from analyses of DNA derived from tissues retrieved from unusual or unexpected environmental conditions
Sufficient level of competence in order to argue, reason, and draw inferences and conclusions from technical information, experimental data and scientific theories, and to prepare effective oral and written presentations
Knowledge of various requirements necessary for achieving accreditation by outside inspection agencies to include ASCLD/LAB, ANAB, DoD Mitochondrial DNA Quality Assurance Oversight Committee, and ISO 17025 criteria
Individual must be able to successfully complete a NAC-I background investigation
