APPOINTMENT TYPE: Full-Time Regular (FTR-A)

LOCATION: Quantico, VA

PURPOSE: Qualified candidates will utilize their keen attention to detail in a laboratory environment, processing and documenting firearms evidence, following the strict protocols regarding the custody of evidence, testing procedures, and reporting guidelines.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Receive and account for boxes of evidence and related materials.
  

• Visually inspect and process evidence and related materials for trace evidence.
  

• Photograph evidence and related materials; remove hairs and fibers from evidence and related materials; create microscopic slides for hairs and fibers; mount hairs and fibers on slides; and create inventory slides.
  

• Record case notes, photographs, chain-of-custody form, electronic communication, and slide inventory.
  

• Use laboratory software for evidence inventory, tracking, and flow.
  

• Maintain proper chain-of-custody for all forensic material under examination.
  

• Participates with senior personnel in research studies which involve systematic, critical and intensive investigation necessary for the development of experimental processes.
  

• Support activities, functions, or duties, as defined.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree with at least twenty-four (24) credit hours in the physical sciences.
  

• Basic computer skills, to include Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook and Adobe Acrobat.
  

• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
  

• Flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities
  

• Ability to analyze complex or challenging situations
  

• Possess strong written and verbal communication skills.
  

• Candidates must be US citizens and able to pass a background check, drug screening, and a polygraph (if required).
  

* This is a contingent opportunity