Criminalist Ia (Forensic Bio)

OFFICE OF CHIEF MEDICAL EXAMINER
The Office of Chief Medical Examiner investigates cases of persons who die within New York City from criminal violence, by accident, by suicide, suddenly when in apparent health, when unattended by a physician, in a correctional facility or in any suspicious or unusual manner or where an application is made pursuant to law for a permit to cremate a body of a person.
We exist to provide answers in support of families, victims and community during times of profound need.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The core values of the OCME are to put the mission of the agency first, to be truly dedicated and to have integrity in every aspect of our professional life. OCME seeks a forensic laboratory analyst for its Forensic Biology Laboratory. Under the general direction of the Assistant Directors of the Department of Forensic Biology and specifically under the supervision of a Criminalist, level IV, incumbent will join the Quality Assurance group and will be responsible for assisting in the performance of all QA/QC related tasks the Department of Forensic Biology of the Office of Chief Medical Examiner for the City of New York. Duties will include but are not limited to:

• Assists in the DNA analysis of evidentiary material such as hairs, body fluids and other biological evidence, using state of the art molecular techniques.
• Receives comprehensive training and instruction in the various techniques used in the collection, preservation, handling, and receipt of evidentiary materials.
• Receives training in the routine preventive maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment and analytical instruments.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings, conferences and other training and development activities.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Receives on-the-job training in the examination of physical evidence.
• Researches and is training in proper laboratory standards and quality control procedures.
• Assist in the microscopic, chemical, physical instrumental and quantitative methods of analysis of biological evidence.

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college, with specialization in criminalistics, forensic science, chemistry, biology, physics, molecular genetics, genetics, biochemistry, molecular biology, entomology, anthropology, ecology or a closely related scientific or engineering field.
2. For Assignment to Assignment Level I - B
In addition to meeting the "Qualification Requirements For All Assignment Levels" above, to be assigned to Assignment Level I-B individuals must have at least one year of satisfactory full-time experience in criminalistics, forensic science or analytic chemistry, or a satisfactory equivalent combination of education and experience.
3. In addition to meeting the "Qualification Requirements" above, to be assigned to Assignment Level II, individuals must have one of the following:
1. One year of experience gained as a Criminalist at Assignment Level I-B; or 2. One additional year of qualifying experience in criminalistics or forensic science, for a total of two years of such experience; or 3. A satisfactory combination of education and experience totaling two years of experience as described above.
4. In addition to meeting the "Qualification Requirements" for Assignment Level I-B above, to be assigned to Assignment Level III, individuals must have one of the following:
1. Two years of experience gained as a Criminalist at Assignment Level I-B and/or II; or 2. Two additional years of qualifying experience in criminalistics or forensic science, for a total of three years of such experience; or 3. A satisfactory combination of education and experience totaling three years of experience as described above.
5. For Assignment to Assignment Level IV
In addition to meeting the "Qualification Requirements" for Assignment Level I-B above, to be assigned to Assignment Level IV, individuals must have one of the following:
1. Three years of experience gained as a Criminalist at Assignment Level I-B, II, and /or III; or 2. Three additional years of experience in criminalistics or forensic science, for a total of four years of such experience; or
3. A satisfactory combination of education and experience totaling four years of experience, as described above.

Candidates must submit college transcripts proving successfully passing (grade C or greater) the following course requirements: Graduate or undergraduate level courses covering the subject areas of BIOCHEMISTRY, GENETICS, STATISTICS, and MOLECULAR BIOLOGY (Molecular genetics, recombinant DNA technology) or other subjects which provide a basic understanding of the foundation of Forensic DNA analysis for a total of nine credit hours. These course requirements will be audited by the DNA Technical Leader.

***SPECIAL NOTE***
1. If you were educated in a foreign school you must submit an evaluation of your foreign education from an approved organization with your resume.
2. Selected candidates will be required to provide a DNA sample by swabbing.
3. Candidates must demonstrate accurate color vision in order to notice shades of color in the detection of body fluids and colorimetric tests when performing job.
4. Previous experience in a government forensic laboratory is desirable.
5. In cases of an emergency, your position may be designated as essential staff.
"As of August 2, 2021, all new hires must be vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus, unless they have been granted a reasonable accommodation for religion or disability. If you are offered city employment, this requirement must be met by your date of hire, unless a reasonable accommodation for exemption is received and approved by the hiring agency."
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TO APPLY, PLEASE SUBMIT RESUME AND COVER LETTER TO: nyc.gov/ocmecareers Job ID#587794
Please note that only candidates selected for the interview will be contacted for this position.
FINAL APPOINTMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT & BUDGET APPROVAL

New York City Residency is not required for this position