AddressResponsibilities
Department: Medical Examiner’s Anticipated
Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Reports To: Lab Supervisor
Full Time or Part Time: Full Time
Regular or Temporary: Regular
Bargaining Unit: Fraternal Order of Police
Classified or Unclassified: Classified
FLSA: Exempt
Summary: The purpose of this classification is to recognize, collect, and analyze DNA evidence; to produce DNA reports for analyses performed; and to testify in the court of law as to the results of the DNA examinations. This is a journey-level classification responsible for the collection and analysis of DNA evidence. Incumbents establish and maintain quality control and ensure proper preservation and documentation of evidence. Employees receive instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and perform work in accordance with established departmental policies and procedures, federal/state guidelines, and accreditation standards.
Essential Job Functions: Recognizes, collects, and processes DNA evidence; conducts biological evidence screening; logs in evidence; swabs and cuts evidence sections for processing; documents collection, screening, and testing activities in accordance with laboratory policies and procedures; photographs evidence items; transfers and maintains evidence in storage; extracts, quantifies, and amplifies DNA; prepares DNA for analysis on genetic analyzer. Documents observations and results of DNA analysis; reviews, analyzes, and compiles instrument data; performs statistical analysis; provides opinion and interpretation of results; uploads DNA profiles into the Combined DNA Index System (CODIS), the national DNA database; compiles case records; issues reports; communicates with and explains results to appropriate law enforcement, attorneys, and Medical Examiner staff; testifies in court as an expert witness; performs administrative and technical review of data, DNA case files, and reports generated by other scientists. Performs regular maintenance of DNA laboratory spaces, equipment, and instruments; stocks laboratory supplies; cleans and maintains worksite and laboratory equipment; checks performance of equipment after repairs, maintenance, or malfunction; performs safety checks in accordance with unit laboratory safety program procedures. Performs related administrative responsibilities; prepares and maintains various records and other documents; responds to emails and phone calls; attends and participates in professional group meetings, conferences, seminars, and trainings; gives presentations; keeps current on new trends, information, and technology in the field; participates in assigned method improvement, validation, and/or research projects; assists with providing training to new employees, interns, and visitors as directed
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry, or a related field with coursework in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Population Genetics and Bio-Statistics and two (2) years of forensic DNA analysis experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Additional Requirements: Completion of FEMA ICS 100, 200, and 700 courses is required within probationary period (180 days)
Compensation
Pay Rate: 78,042.00/year
How to apply
IMPORTANT NOTICE: A profile and application must be created/submitted on Cuyahoga County’s job portal at https://www.cuyahogacounty.gov/human-resources
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