Job Details
Amentum
Biologist-DNA Technical Specialist
Amentum is currently seeking Biologist-DNA Technical Specialist in the Quantico, VA and Huntsville, AL.
Will test new forensic biology products and analytical procedures, recommend solutions to problems encountered when applying these procedures or products on sample materials, and assists in the training of new methods.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Perform work analyzing body fluids and / or other human tissues using DNA analysis or other biological/chemical methods.
- Perform laboratory techniques using polymerase chain reaction (PCR), Sanger sequencing, and massively parallel sequencing (MSP) to test and evaluate methods used in the individualization of persons with DNA analysis.
- Review procedure modifications and upgrades to instrumentation and software to ensure reliable results.
- Conduct testing and evaluation of new and existing DNA / biological testing procedures and protocols.
- Prepare solutions, buffers, and reagents used in body fluid and human tissue identification techniques.
- Prepare detailed documentation.
- Ensure each analysis is performed correctly by conducting peer reviews on findings.
- Prepare scientific manuscripts and abstracts for publication and oral / poster presentation in scientific journals and at meetings.
- Perform routine maintenance and QC checks of reagents and equipment, as needed.
- Prepare purchase requests and interacts with purchasing personnel in support of QA and QC functions.
- Support activities, functions, or duties, as they arise.
Required Qualifications
- B.S. in Biology, Chemistry, or related field of Biological Science.
- 1 year of experience performing research in a biological science
- 1 year of forensic human DNA laboratory experience
- Knowledge of related sciences such as biochemistry, chemistry, physics, molecular biology, genetics, and mathematics.
- Knowledge of the uses of computers and the ability to manipulate data for basic statistic evaluation and display.
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