Suffolk County Crime Laboratory, Hauppauge, NY
Forensic Scientist I (Biological Sciences)
Salary: approx. $76,000

Vacancy closes 8/1/24.

The Forensic Scientist will be responsible for the examination of physical evidence, body fluid analysis, performing DNA-STR (autosomal and Y-STR) analysis, interpretation of data with reporting, and testimony as an expert witness at criminal trials. In addition, the duties may include crime scene response.

Applicants should be a currently qualified DNA analyst capable of signing casework reports.

Minimum Qualifications: A Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology, Forensic Science or a closely related field from an accredited college or university; Coursework required by the FBI Quality Assurance Standards For Forensic DNA Testing Laboratories 2020 (Genetics, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry and Statistics);
1) At least 2 years of Forensic Biology casework experience including DNA-STR (autosomal and Y-STR) analysis, and a current casework signing analyst. Experience with probabilistic genotyping is a plus.

Or

2) A Master of Science Degree in Biology, Forensic Science or a closely related field from an accredited college or university may be substituted for one year of casework experience including DNA-STR (autosomal and Y-STR) analysis, and a current casework signing analyst. Experience with probabilistic genotyping is a plus.

For more information, use this link:
https://apps2.suffolkcountyny.gov/civilservice/specs/2262spe.html

Contact by email: karen.galindo@suffolkcountyny.gov
Karen Galindo, Forensic Scientist IV
Supervisor, Biological Sciences
Suffolk County Crime Laboratory
William J. Lindsay Complex, Building 487
725 Veterans Memorial Highway
Hauppauge, NY 11787-0099
Phone: 631 853-5585