Physical Scientist/Evidence Analyst - 2

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Physical Scientist/Evidence Analyst - 2
Job Description
Amentum is currently seeking a Physical Scientist / Evidence Analyst - 2 in Quantico, VA, and Huntsville, AL.
A successful candidate will provide forensic evidence services to properly inventory items, check-in evidence, perform data entry into multiple database systems, follow proper classification guidelines, mailing/shipping evidence, proper serialization, and storage of all case records and maintain case records, and the chains-of-custody for all evidence and forensic materials. EA personnel must complete an internal training program for working with evidence.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Receive evidence submissions.
• Open and inventory contents of evidence submissions.
• Create appropriate laboratory examination plans; enter accurate data (laboratory number, case ID number, item numbers, and descriptions) into various database tracking systems.
• Create and utilize either electronic or paper chain-of-custody forms for all evidence transfers.
• Utilize Sentinel and other USG database tracking and record systems for researching incidents and determining appropriate classification designations.
• Enter data into EXPeRT, Forensic Advantage (FA), and / or other database systems; create examination plans; generate barcode labels, packaging, and shipping of evidence.
• Photograph contents of submission so that accurate records are maintained for casefiles.
• Upload photographs to local hard drives and backup hard drives.
• Upload photographs to appropriate databases.
• Stage evidence submissions and documentation for processing by the forensic and technical exploitation teams.
• Prepare evidence submissions for return to contributor or central repository and / or packaging / shipping to other designated locations.
• Review documents and photographs to ensure that appropriate classification and dissemination marking are present. If not, then add the appropriate markings to the records, as appropriate.
• Prepare all administrative case records for final closure by ensuring they are compiled, marked, and serialized in Sentinel.
• Support activities, functions, or duties, as they arise.
• Research, develop, and author whitepapers and information papers, as required.

Required Qualifications

• B.S. degree in the Sciences with course work in forensics
• One (1) year of experience
• Computer data entry
• Familiarization with QA / QC
• Experience with a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).
• Excellent customer service, interpersonal, and communication skills
• The above experience should demonstrate the capability to deliver products under conditions of high operational tempo, frequently adjusting priorities and flux in requirements, on time. It should also demonstrate the ability to interface effectively with senior members of external organizations to develop and support technical positions, to justify technical recommendations, and communicate effectively in both oral and written formats.
• Ability to complete an internal training program for working with evidence
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoJ Secret security clearance.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran's status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.
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