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Vacancy: Senior Crime Stain DNA Reporting Scientist

Job Title:

DNA Reporting Scientist

Summary of Job:

A forensic scientist with DNA specialisation and court experience as an expert witness. Responsible for high throughput reporting of NDNAD matches and DNA casework including mixture analysis.

Reporting Relationship:

Reports to Forensic Crime Stain DNA Reporting Team Leader

Principal Accountabilities:

• Responsible for reporting NDNAD matches and occasional DNA casework under the supervision of the Team Leader, ensuring that high quality standards, integrity, continuity and consistency are maintained at all times.
• Provide verbal and written testimony for cases reported.
• Present expert evidence in court.
• Peer check statements and reports prepared by other trained Hit Reporting Scientists.
• Aid Managers and Team Leaders through proactive continuous process improvement to maintain quality standards and decrease statement TRT’s.
• Liaise with police officers, the NDNAD and other forensic authorities regarding requests for statements, comparisons speculative searches and preliminary reviews.
• Competently update tracking systems designed to monitor statement requests, enquiries and charges.
• Involvement in project work / case reviews as appropriate.
• Perform basic administrative tasks related to dealing with enquiries and DNA reporting.
• Maintain an up to date and complete technical knowledge of a DNA analysis processes and the NDNAD.

Subordinates:

None

Job Requirements:

Education:

• B.Sc. Degree in Biology, Genetics, Forensics or related subject.

Experience:

• Preferably competent in the interpretation and reporting the results of Forensic DNA STR analysis.
• Competent to produce and peer check statements for NDNAD matches and simple DNA casework.

Technical Skills:

• Experience of word processing, spreadsheet and database packages – Word, Excel and other applications.
• Solid background in DNA forensics and in depth knowledge of the NDNAD Operations.
• In depth knowledge of present Forensic DNA STR profiling techniques and associated statistical evaluation.
• Proficient in the operation of Forensic DNA interpretation software (Genemapper). Experience of Genescan, Genotyper and Mac data analysis and advantage.
• Knowledge of the legal system as it pertains to forensic science.
• Laboratory examination of items for DNA evidence.

Non-Technical Skills:

• Ability to present technical data clearly and concisely in both written and verbal forms.
• Highly ethically motivated
• Professional demeanor.

Physical Demands:

• This role requires good concentration, meticulous attention to detail, and accurate record keeping.
• Sitting
• Sedentary walking and standing
• Significant amounts of close vision VDU work

Working Conditions:

• A computer workstation in an air conditioned office.
• Moderate noise level.
• May be required to take work out of hours.

To apply email us your current CV with a covering letter.