Forensic Scientist
(DNA) - Biological
Sciences
Location:
Forensic Investigation Center, Building #30, 1220 Washington
Avenue
Albany , NY 12226
Albany County
Employment Type:
Full Time
Union
Representation:
PS&T
Duties &
Responsibilities:
Forensic Scientist 1 (DNA) - Biological Sciences
Duties:
Will be familiar with and aware of evidence work completed
and analyses performed in other laboratory sections.
Must successfully complete biological sciences training under
the guidance of the Director - Biological Sciences. Appropriate
training with competency and/or proficiency tests will be
completed before assuming any casework.
Forensic Scientist 2 (DNA) - Biological Sciences
Duties:
Will be proficient in all of the duties of a Forensic Scientist 1
(DNA) - Biological Sciences.
Will be expected to perform appropriate sampling, preservation
and/or analysis on case work or convicted offender specimens
which are technically of limited complexity utilizing standard
established procedures. When standard procedures are not
applicable, the Forensic Scientist 2 (DNA) will discuss alternate
or modified methodology with Director - Biological Sciences or
designated Forensic Scientist 3 or Forensic Scientist 4 prior to
conducting analysis.
Plan and execute analyses, including proper quality control
procedures, using instrumentation and techniques as
necessary. Results will be interpreted and findings reported for
court purposes.
Will be guided by Director - Biological Sciences or designated
Forensic Scientist 3 or Forensic Scientist 4, who will provide
instructions and suggestions, technical direction, pertinent
reference material and will review completed work for
completeness and validity of conclusions.
Will be expected to maintain and enhance his/her expertise
and maintain technical proficiency in the field of forensic
Biological Sciences.
Forensic Scientist 3 (DNA) - Biological Sciences
Duties:
Will be assigned analyses of complex cases and will exercise
considerable independent judgement in evaluating possible
alternative methods of analysis and modify existing
methodology to fit each particular investigation, subject to
approval of the Director - Biological Sciences.
Will be proficient in all of the duties of a Forensic Scientist 2
(DNA) - Biological Sciences.
Will interpret data and results derived from analyses and
report findings and conclusions.
Will work with little supervision and will inform the Director Biological Sciences or Assistant Director - SP Labs of any
unusual or unexpected developments that may occur during
his/her analysis.
Expected to perform troubleshooting and maintenance tasks
within the section.
May be required to assume the duties of Technical Coordinator
- Biological Sciences and/or Director - Biological Sciences in
his/her absence.
Minimum and/or
Preferred
Qualifications:
Forensic Scientist 1 (DNA) - Biological Sciences
Minimum Qualifications:
Must hold a Bachelor's Degree in the natural or physical
sciences. No prior laboratory experience required.
Preference will be given to:
Applicants who have successfully completed college course
work (graduate and undergraduate level) covering the subject
areas of biochemistry, genetics and molecular biology, as well
as statistics and/or population genetics as it applies to forensic
DNA analysis.
Applicants with a minimum of six months of forensic DNA
laboratory experience, including the successful analysis of a
range of samples typically encountered in forensic case work
prior to independent case work analysis using DNA technology.
Forensic Scientist 2 (DNA) - Biological Sciences
Minimum Qualifications:
Shall have a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree or its equivalent
degree in areas related to biology, chemistry, or forensic
science; AND successfully completed college course work
(graduate and undergraduate level) covering the subject areas
of biochemistry, genetics and molecular biology, as well as
statistics and/or population genetics as it applies to forensic
DNA analysis.
AND
Have a minimum of eighteen months of satisfactory crime
laboratory experience at the Forensic Scientist 1 (DNA) Biological Sciences level or equivalent experience in another
laboratory.
AND
If applicable, have gained recognition as an expert witness and
established his/her credentials as an expert in various courts
of record.
Forensic Scientist 3 (DNA) - Biological Sciences
Minimum Qualifications:
Shall have a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree or its equivalent
degree in areas related to biology, chemistry, or forensic
science; AND successfully completed college course work
(graduate and undergraduate level) covering the subject areas
of biochemistry, genetics and molecular biology, as well as
statistics and/or population genetics as it applies to forensic
DNA analysis.
AND
Have a minimum of four years satisfactory experience
performing the duties of a Forensic Scientist - Biological
Sciences or its equivalent in another laboratory.
AND
If applicable, experience in testimony as an expert witness and
have established his/her credentials as an expert in various
courts of record.
Additional
Comments:
Starting Salaries:
Forensic Scientist 1 (DNA), SG-14 $41,170.00
Forensic Scientist 2 (DNA), SG-18 $51,268.00
Forensic Scientist 3 (DNA), SG-20 $56,813.00
This position does not require that the candidate have taken
and passed a NYS Civil Service examination, or currently hold
a qualifying position within the NYS Civil Service System.
Résumés will be evaluated to determine whether candidates
will proceed to the interview phase of the process.
Contact Information
Contact Name:
MaryEllen Tedesco, Assistant Director of Personnel
Contact Address:
New York State Police
Building 22
1220 Washington Avenue
Albany, NY 12226
Contact Phone:
518/457-3840
Contact Fax:
518/485-2293
Additional
Instructions:
Kindly submit via U.S. Mail or FAX a letter of intent and
complete resume.