Evaluates and validates forensic DNA typing systems. Identifies, evaluates, and coordinates the implementation of forensic DNA typing systems, to include purchasing equipment and associated consumables. Conducts chemical, microscopic, immunological and electrophorentic analyses on serological evidence seized in connection with criminal investigations.
Assists supervisor in development and preparation of grant proposals.
Trains and supervises staff in analysis, identification and comparative methodology of blood and bodily fluids. Writes reports and testifies in court as subject matter expert in serology and DNA analysis. Supervises laboratory personnel in absence of Supervising Criminalist. Errors at this level result in incorrect decisions at an administrative level, and are detected subsequent to implementation in an overall evaluation process. Requires direct supervision of other employees doing related or similar work, including scheduling work, recommending leave, reviewing work for accuracy, performance appraisal, or interviewing applicants for position vacancies.