Biologist

Responsibilities Perform the most complex duties in the analysis of Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) on physical evidence and material consisting of body fluid stains, hair, bone, dental pulp, and other human tissue.

Process request for examination which usually include the reason for which the samples were collected and background investigative information or intelligence contextual data.

Conducts complex examinations to develop evidence and data/information for intelligence exploitation.

Receives and maintains the integrity of evidence and material.

Independently plans, organized and devises the approach necessary to obtain useful forensic information from the evidence and material submitted.

Establish procedures and develop new techniques, approaches, and methods.

Evaluates "complex DNA mixtures" in order to render conclusions.

Utilized databases to determine statistical significance of evidence findings.

Prepares formal written reports suitable for legal presentation and intelligence exploitation which state results, interpretation, and professional opinions/conclusions.

Responsible for the accuracy and adequacy of the forensic examinations performed.