DNA Examiner II

Amentum is currently seeking a DNA Examiner II based in Fort Gillem, GA
May be required to travel OCONUS (as needed)
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• 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 STRmix.
• Use 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.
• Ensure proper chain of custody is maintained.
• Perform instrument maintenance.

Required Qualifications:

• A minimum of a bachelor's degree coupled with at least 3 years of 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.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense (DoD) Secret security clearance. Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain a DOD Secret security clearance.
• Must be able to obtain US Passport
• Must be able to successfully pass all medical requirements for deployment.

Desired Qualifications:

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

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