Physical Scientist/Evidence Analyst 1

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

Tasks:  

The Physical Scientist spends most of their time in the laboratory processing and documenting firearms evidence.

• Perform routine maintenance and QC checks on lab equipment. They maintain each piece of equipment, check for damages, and request replacement equipment as needed.
• Receive and account for boxes of evidence.
• Visually inspect and process evidence and related materials for firearms evidence; photograph evidence and related materials; remove hairs and fibers from evidence and related materials; create microscopic slides for hairs and fibers; mount hairs and fibers on slides; and create inventory slides.
• Entry of information into various databases.
• Record case notes, photographs, chain-of-custody forms, electronic communication, and slide inventory.
• Use software for evidence inventory, tracking, and flow.
• Maintain proper chain of custody for all forensic material under examination.   

Required Qualifications: 

• Education: B.S. degree with at least twenty-four (24) credit hours in the physical sciences
• Skills:
  • Basic computer skills, to include use of Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook);
  • Organization skills; flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities;
  • Ability to analyze complex or challenging situations; and
  • Verbal and written communication skills.

Clearance: US DoD/DOJ Top Secret (US citizenship required)

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.