DNA Technical Leader

Pinellas County Forensic Lab, Largo, FL, US

Responsibilities

Responsible for the technical management of the Biology Unit to include ensuring continuous QAS and ISO 17025 compliance. Routine performs forensic casework and technical reviews.

Qualifications

At a minimum, a master's degree in a biology-, chemistry-, or forensic science-related area and successfully completed 12 semester or equivalent credit hours from a combination of undergraduate and graduate coursework covering biochemistry, genetics, molecular biology, and statistics or population genetics. 

The technical leader must also have a minimum of three years of human DNA experience as a qualified analyst on forensic samples and must complete the FBI DNA auditor training course within 6 months of employment.

Compensation

Salary range 85,000-120,000. 

Health, dental, life, and disability insurance for the employee paid at 100%.

How to apply

Email cover letter, application, resume, and college transcripts to Reta Newman rtnewman@pinellascounty.org

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