DNA Examiner

MAYVIN INC
Forest, GA Other
POSTED ON 3/24/2024 CLOSED ON 6/1/2024

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Job Details

Job Location:    Forest Park, GA
Salary Range:    $75,000.00 - $85,000.00 Salary/year

Mayvin, Inc. is currently seeking experienced applicants to serve as a DNA Examiner I, II, or III. This position is based out of Ft. Gillem, GA (Atlanta area). A skills assessment is required (4-5 months in Atlanta); hotel and per diem will be included for candidates located outside the region. Subsequent deployments to Bahrain, Kuwait, Djibouti, or Iraq are possible, with final deployment final locations being determined by the customer.

 

Must be a US Citizen to be considered for this position.

Must be able to obtain a Secret Clearance

Eligible for 21 day R&R for every year of deployment, typically taken around the 6-month mark.

 

Responsibilities:

  • Examine evidence in consultation with firearms and latent print analysts (as needed) to ensure proposed collection approach will not negatively impact collection of other forensic data from the evidence
  • Collect potential DNA samples from evidence using approved procedures designed to minimize the possibility of sample contamination. All samples shall be properly packaged, marked and stored in preparation for extraction
  • Generate STR DNA profiles from evidence and reference samples
  • Analyze and interpret data from analysis which typically consists of complex mixtures and low level samples
  • Mixture interpretations using probabilistic genotyping software STRmixUse photographic equipment to capture still images of each evidence item and relevant key portions of the evidence item, or other exhibits, to support further analysis, conclusions, and documentation
  • Annotate the case file documentation, detailing the processing techniques and the examination results
  • Perform administrative and/or technical reviews of reports and worksheets
  • Perform administrative and/or technical reviews of reports and worksheets
  • Ensure proper chain of custody is maintained
  • Perform instrument maintenance

 


DNA EXAMINER I

Required Qualifications:

  • A minimum of a Bachelors degree coupled with 1 years experience working in a forensic laboratory performing DNA analysis on criminal evidence and/or intelligence exploitation. Experience must include the following:
    • Identification of blood and bloodstains, body fluids, and stains of body fluids, hair and other items requiring DNA or related analysis
    • Performance of visual and microscopic examination of hairs
    • Generation of STR DNA profiles
    • Experience with mixture interpretations.
    • Comparison of evidence from victims, scenes, or instruments of incidents to evidence from suspects
  • Must be able to successfully pass a skills assessment
  • Physical ability and commitment to deploy globally as a team member

 

DNA EXAMINER II:

Required Qualifications:

  • A minimum of a Bachelors degree coupled with 3 years experience working in a forensic laboratory performing DNA analysis on criminal evidence and/or intelligence exploitation. Experience must include the following:
    • Identification of blood and bloodstains, body fluids, and stains of body fluids, hair and other items requiring DNA or related analysis
    • Performance of visual and microscopic examination of hairs
    • Generation of STR DNA profiles
    • Experience with mixture interpretations using probabilistic genotyping software
    • Comparison of evidence from victims, scenes, or instruments of incidents to evidence from suspects
  • Must be able to successfully pass a skills assessment
  • Physical ability and commitment to deploy globally as a team member

 

DNA EXAMINER III

Required Qualifications:

  • A minimum of a Bachelors degree coupled with 7 years experience working in a forensic laboratory performing DNA analysis on criminal evidence and/or intelligence exploitation. Experience must include the following:
    • Identification of blood and bloodstains, body fluids, and stains of body fluids, hair and other items requiring DNA or related analysis
    • Performance of visual and microscopic examination of hairs
    • Generation of STR DNA profiles
    • Experience with mixture interpretations using probabilistic genotyping software
    • Comparison of evidence from victims, scenes, or instruments of incidents to evidence from suspects
  • Must be able to successfully pass a skills assessment
  • Physical ability and commitment to deploy globally as a team member

 

Desired Qualifications:

  • Professional certification such as American Board of Criminalistics (ABC) is desired

 

About Mayvin:

Mayvin offers our employees an innovative culture, excellent benefits and amenities, an inclusive work environment, ongoing career development, and recognition and rewards to honor hard work. Most importantly, our employees have a voice and are heard; we treat our employees with unwavering dignity and respect. Mayvin is dedicated to protecting the interests of the United States. We made a commitment to deliver unparalleled service to serve the interest of national security. Come join us in tackling our nation’s hardest problems in a place where #PeopleMatter #ReimagineYourMission. 

 

Salary : $75,000 - $85,000

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