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Forensic DNA Analyst

Beaufort County
Beaufort, SC Full Time
POSTED ON 1/16/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/13/2025

Salary : Depends on Qualifications

Location : Beaufort

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : 202400390

Division : Beaufort County Sheriff's Office

Department : Sheriff's Office

Opening Date : 12 / 17 / 2024

Closing Date : 1 / 13 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern

FLSA : Exempt

Description

The Beaufort County Sheriff's Office Forensic Services Laboratory, an ISO 17025 accredited laboratory, is currently accepting applications for a Forensic DNA Analyst position in the Forensic DNA Section.

Specific Duties

  • Performs serological and DNA analysis of biological samples recovered from evidentiary material.
  • Prepares accurate and precise notes and technical reports.
  • Testifies as an expert witness regarding the scientific conclusions obtained from analysis.
  • Provides technical assistance to members of law enforcement and the criminal justice community.
  • Performs maintenance, calibration, and quality control on scientific instruments.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Typical Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

  • A bachelor's degree in a biology, chemistry, or forensic science-related area from an accredited college / university.
  • A minimum of nine semester or equivalent hours of coursework covering the subject areas of genetics, biochemistry, and molecular biology along with coursework-in statistics and / or population genetics.
  • Survey or introductory coursework intended for non-science majors will not satisfy the above requirement.

  • Both overall academic record and applicable job experience will be factors for consideration; however, prior job experience will not replace the minimum academic requirement.
  • Preferred Qualifications

  • A master's degree in a biology, chemistry, or forensic science-related area from an accredited college / university.
  • A minimum of twelve semester or equivalent hours from a combination of undergraduate and graduate coursework covering the subject areas of genetics, biochemistry, molecular biology, and statistics or population genetics. The twelve semester hours shall include at least one graduate level course register three or more semester hours.
  • Three or more years of human DNA experience as a qualified analyst on forensic samples.
  • Application Requirements

    The following materials are required with application :

  • Curriculum vitae or Resume
  • Transcripts
  • Supplemental Information

    All applicants tentatively selected for a position with Beaufort County Council will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for the illegal use of drugs and to a background check prior to appointment. Employment is contingent upon clearing both the drug screening and background investigation. Beaufort County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

    We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term & short-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

    To learn more details, please the Beaufort County Human Resources website.

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