Forensic Scientist-DNA Ohio Attorney General, - TopicsExpress

Forensic Scientist-DNA Ohio Attorney General, Richfield Salary: $22.74 - $36.59 hourly Final Filing Date: January 5, 2015 Duties: Conducts tests on criminal evidence for DNA analysis (i.e., blood, semen and other body fluids and tissues) Collects, assists or advises in collection and preparation of evidence Uses and interprets results from appropriate lab instrumentation Makes conclusions and formulates opinions based on examinations performed Prepares accurate reports for use by law enforcement officials and courts Confers with law enforcement officials regarding examinations performed and conclusions reached Testifies in court concerning evidence examined and analyses performed Formulates and implements training activities Advises other employees and law enforcement agencies on topics of analysis, court testimony, interpretation of results and reports, and related topics Assists or directs investigators with evidence collection Gives lectures to community groups Keeps current with improved or new methods Researches and interprets literature on analytical methods Develops new methods and maintains professional liaisons with colleagues in DNA testing and research Performs related miscellaneous lab duties Performs photographic tasks Maintains equipment Prepares reagents and other processing chemicals Other special projects and duties as assigned Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in a directly related science (e.g., chemistry, biology, forensic science, physics, health science, medical technology, etc.). The bachelor’s degree and course content must meet the academic requirements of the laboratorys accrediting body. OR Bachelor’s degree with 4 years of training and experience directly related to the forensic discipline, which includes one year of college level chemistry (ten semester hours, including lab hours, or equivalent), as recognized by the laboratory system director. Position Specific Minimum Qualification: Must meet the academic requirements of the FBI’s Quality Assurance Standards for Forensic DNA Testing and/or Data Basing Laboratories which includes coursework in Human Genetics, Statistics, Molecular Biology and Biochemistry. How to apply: crime-scene-investigator.net/JOB-14-12-183.html NOTE: crime-scene-investigator.net is not responsible for typographical errors or omissions in employment notices on this web site. Often, employers change final filing dates, change duties and/or requirements, or close employment openings without notice. If you are interested in a job posted on this site be sure to contact the employer to see if changes in the filing date or job announcement have been made. Employers can also provide more information about open positions that does not appear in the announcements on these pages. Posted: December 23, 2014