DNA Examiner

Highlights: You'll be… * Joining a dynamic forensics team with many opportunities to grow professionally * Working with other forensic experts in various fields to support the FBI and TEDAC missions * Experiencing a unique opportunity to work with the FBI laboratory * Obtaining some or enhancing your experience working in a fully functional government laboratory working closely with other forensics experts Typical Day: Working in a fully operational forensic laboratory. Receiving evidence, examining evidence, processing evidence, analyzing results and documenting findings. Tasks: * Receive and account for boxes of evidence and related materials from contributors. * Visually inspect and process evidence and related materials for mitochondrial and / or nuclear DNA as appropriate; isolate and collect materials for analysis from appropriate areas of various evidentiary materials; prepare samples for instrumental analysis; and associate samples with other existing submissions (as appropriate). * Make an initial determination of the types of samples suitable for analysis and select appropriate protocols for conducting the examination of materials. * Conduct DNA examinations on items of evidence. * Calibrate instruments used for forensic examinations and analysis. * Maintain proper chain-of-custody of all forensic material under examination * Follow all QA/QC procedures, protocols and adhere to policies and procedures related to its accreditation and safety standards. * Conduct DNA analysis and comparisons of profiles or sequences as appropriate. * Author forensic reports to include all laboratory notes and supporting documentation. * Provide all generated profiles or sequences in a format necessary for inclusion, storage, and searching of the appropriate DNA databases. * Conduct technical and administrative reviews of all work. Required Qualifications: Education: * BA in Biology, Chemistry, or related field of biological science from an accredited university/college. * Successfully completed coursework in the following subject areas: nine (9) semester hours in the fields of biochemistry, genetics, and molecular biology as well as coursework and/or training in statistics and/or population genetics as it applies to forensic DNA analysis. Experience: * At least one (1) year as a DNA Examiner in an accredited forensic laboratory. Skills: * Basic computer skills, to include use of Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook); organization skills; flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities; demonstrated ability to study and pass training, examination, and testing assessments; verbal and written communication skills Clearance: Ability to obtain US Top Secret Clearance (US citizenship required) Shift: Normal day shift Location: Quantico, VA Ideal Innovations, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status. Ideal Innovations, Inc. is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Created: 2026-04-15