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Biologist (Forensic) Assistant DNA Technical Leader- Direct Hire (Open Continuous Announcement)

Wichita, Kansas, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$128K/yr - $166K/yr

1+ years exp

The Office of Science and Technology is seeking a Forensic Biologist and Assistant DNA Technical Leader in Wichita, Kansas. This role involves providing forensic support for law enforcement missions and technical guidance to laboratory personnel, with a focus on advanced forensic DNA analysis.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Functions as a leading technical expert in one or more specialized areas of forensic DNA analysis, providing leadership, advice, and assistance to ATF officials, laboratory personnel, other federal agencies, state and local government organizations, private laboratories, and industry

Performs forensic DNA examinations of the highest complexity and analyzes a variety of samples including complex mixtures

Provides training and guidance in technical duties and evaluates the analytical work of peers and lower graded biologists or technicians

Evaluates new technology, methods, and/or scientific equipment for adoption or acquisition by Laboratory Services

Prepares laboratory reports and documents conclusions as well as interpretation of the analytical results

Qualification

Forensic DNA analysisComplex mixture interpretationLaboratory technology evaluationBiological sciences degreeProject managementResearchLeadershipOral communicationWritten communication

Required

Education must be reviewed and certified by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education

Must be U.S. Citizen or National

May be required to serve a one-year probationary period

Pass drug screening and subject to random drug test

Suitable for Federal employment determined by background investigation

A. Degree: biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position

OR B. Combination of education and experience -- Courses equivalent to a major, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education

To qualify for this position at the GS-14 grade level, candidates must also have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-13 by the closing date of this announcement

Specialized experience is demonstrated experience, which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of this position

Specialized experience must include all of: Performing DNA examinations on the most difficult evidence without technical guidance; AND Interpreting, evaluating, and analyzing the results of a variety of samples, including complex mixtures; AND Using laboratory policies, regulations, standard approaches, and methods to perform expert forensic DNA examinations; AND Evaluating new technology and developing or modifying analytical procedures to improve forensic DNA analysis; AND Acting as a project manager or coordinator of ongoing complex and unique projects or programs within the laboratory