Criminalist DNA Analyst GRANT-FUNDED #2401-314120-01
Crime Lab
- Date Opened
- Tuesday, August 27, 2024 8:00 AM
- Close Date
- Thursday, September 26, 2024 11:59 AM
- Section
- Police
- Salary
- $75,712.00
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Temporary
Overview
The City of Charlotte is the largest municipality in North Carolina and the 15th largest city in the United States, with a total population of more than 897,000 citizens. A major commerce center, Charlotte hosts several of the nation’s largest banks and technology companies.
Also known as the Queen City, Charlotte is home to the Carolina Panthers, the Charlotte Hornets and the NASCAR Hall of Fame. We work hard to ensure that the community will be a winning city for everyone – a truly remarkable place to live, work, learn and play. Join us in helping to keep our City thriving, ensuring upward mobility and advancement in the workplace.
Summary
Major Duties and Responsibilities
- Performs complex laboratory analyses of biological evidence obtained from crime scenes or elsewhere; uses advanced laboratory techniques, materials, and analytical instrumentation in the analysis and typing of DNA from body fluids and tissues.
- Interprets results, formulates independent conclusions, and prepares reports of findings for use by the criminal justice system.
- Provides expert testimony in court relating to results of analyses; provides technical advice and guidance to laboratory personnel and members of the criminal justice system in forensic matters.
- Follows quality control procedures and ensures that all work is performed in accordance with laboratory procedures, state and federal regulations, ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) accreditation standards and the FBI’s Quality Assurance Standards for Forensic DNA Testing Laboratories.
- Performs quality assurance and quality control checks; Assists with the maintenance and calibration of complex laboratory equipment.
- Performs related work as required.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Knowledge of the principles, methods, equipment, and current techniques used in forensic evidence testing.
- Knowledge of the methods used in collecting and preserving physical evidence, maintaining legal chain of custody, and presenting such evidence in court as an expert witness.
- Knowledge of Quality Control procedures and Quality Assurance principles; knowledge of ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) and ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation requirements.
- Ability to communicate effectively.
- Ability to formulate and present ideas in an effective manner.
- Ability to create comprehensive understandable reports of findings.
- Ability to follow oral and written procedures and policies.
- Ability to read and comprehend authoritative directives, laws, and ordinances.
- Remaining in a stationary position, often sitting or standing for prolonged periods.
- Occasional movement throughout the workday daily to interact with staff and accomplish tasks.
- Communicating both verbally and written in order to exchange information.
- Repeating motions of holding, grasping, turning, that may include the wrist, hands, and/or fingers.
- Light to moderate lifting and carrying.
- Work primarily in office environment.
- Ability to operate office equipment, such as computer, copier, fax machine, and phone.
- Concentrated and attentive use of one or more senses (visual, audio, and other sensory modalities) for proof reading, data entry, tabulating data.
- Ability to operate in an environment with frequent interruptions from people and or noises, which in return could result in some level of stress, fatigue, or strain.
- Comprehension of written information in work related documents.
- Ability to hear, understand, and distinguish speech.
Preferred Qualification
Minimum Qualifications
Conditions of Employment
The City’s Background Check Policy requires background checks to be conducted on final internal or external candidate(s) applying for any position with the City of Charlotte. The type of information that will be collected as part of a background check includes, but is not limited to: reference checks, social security verification, education verification, criminal conviction record check, and, if applicable, a credit history check, sex offender registry and motor vehicle records check.
Background checks must be in compliance with all federal and state statutes, such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The checks must be consistent with the guidelines set forth by these laws requiring organizations to obtain a candidate’s written authorization before obtaining a criminal background report, motor vehicle records check or credit report; and to properly store and dispose of information derived from such reports.
Final candidates must pass a pre-employment drug-screening test and physical examination. During the selection process, candidates may be asked to take a skills test, and/or participate in other assessments.
The City of Charlotte is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
How To Apply
Apply online.
Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job.
You are welcome to visit the City of Charlotte Human Resources Department lobby where we have workstations available. Our office is located at 700 East 4th Street, Suite 200, Charlotte, NC 28202. Our hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (EST), excluding official City holidays.
Anyone seeking an accommodation to apply for a job may call (704) 336-2285 for assistance or you may email questions to CityHrJobPostingsNotify@ci.charlotte.nc.us.
Benefits
The City of Charlotte provides a comprehensive benefits package to all employees.
Click here to learn more about the City of Charlotte’s benefits.
The City of Charlotte is a drug and alcohol-free workplace.
In Conclusion
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