Sample Inventory Control Management Specialist

Primary Function

The SICMS provides evidence inventory services to properly inventory and maintain the chain-of-custody of all evidence and forensic materials entering the facility. Additionally, the SICMS will retrieve database samples from storage and perform plate preparation and plate creation processes including punching samples into plates using automated punch workstations. SICMS will also provide assistance to forensic examiners/analysts in the resolution of samples that contain missing information, are potential duplicates, and/or potential rejects as well as perform oversight of returning samples to storage after analysis.

Essential Duties

• Receive, accession, and prepare DNA database samples and/or boxes of forensic evidence or related materials.
• Create laboratory worksheet from templates as necessary; enter data (laboratory number, case ID number, Questioned / Known numbers, and descriptions.
• Create master and unit chain-of-custody forms and maintain proper chain-of-custody of all forensic material under examination.
• Enter data into the Sample Tracking and Control Software (STACS) system and / or FA, create examination plan, and generate barcode labels. Use same systems for evidence inventory, tracking, and flow.
• Maintain data/inventory of boxes of evidence and forensic materials received, in process, and returned to contributor.
• Prepare administrative files on the evidence or samples.
• Interact and collaborate with other group/team members and other forensic staff to ensure a high quality and accurate product.

Work Schedule: 2pm-10:30pm

Supervisory Responsibilities
N/A

Required Qualifications

• Ability to obtain a Top-Secret security clearance.
• Active security clearances are highly preferred.
• Education: B.S. degree in science disciplines, criminal justice, or related field from accredited university/college.
• Experience: six (6) months of evidence inventory, control and management experience or other forensic laboratory experience.
• Skills: Computer data entry, course work in forensics, attention to detail, familiarization with QA / QC, experience with a LIMS.

PREFERENCE STATEMENT
Preference will be given to Calista shareholders and their descendants and to spouses of Calista shareholders, and to shareholders of other corporations created pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, in accordance with Title 43 U.S. Code 1626(g).

EEO STATEMENT
Additionally, it is our policy to select, place, train and promote the most qualified individuals based upon relevant factors such as work quality, attitude and experience, so as to provide equal employment opportunity for all employees in compliance with applicable local, state and federal laws and without regard to non-work related factors such as race, color, religion/creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, genetic information, or other protected status. When applicable, our policy of non-discrimination applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, transfer, promotion, placement, layoff, compensation, termination, reduction in force and benefits.
 
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
It is Calista and Subsidiaries' business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.
 
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This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.