NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
Criminalist IB (Forensic Biology)
NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, New York, New York, us, 10261
Criminalist IB (Forensic Biology) – NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
Join to apply for the Criminalist IB (Forensic Biology) role at the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. 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.
Our core purpose is to protect public health and serve impartial justice through forensic science and medicine. We exist to provide answers in support of families and communities during times of profound need.
Core Values
Commitment: Dedicated to the mission at all times
Accountability: Responsible to each other and the community
Resilience: Adapt in the face of adversity
Excellence: Achieve and maintain the highest quality
Service: Innovate to meet evolving needs
THIS IS A GRANT FUNDED POSITION THROUGH TO SEPTEMBER 2027
Duties
Assist in the DNA analyses of evidentiary material such as hairs, body fluids and other biological evidence, using state-of-the-art molecular techniques.
Receive comprehensive training and instruction in the various techniques used in the collection, preservation, handling and receipt of evidentiary materials.
Attend and participate in staff meetings, conferences and other training and development activities.
Receive training in the routine preventive maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment and analytical instruments.
Other duties as assigned.
Special Note
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, 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.
Selected candidates will be required to provide a DNA sample by swabbing.
Work Authorization Authorization to work in the United States is required for this position. The Office of Chief Medical Examiner does not provide sponsorship for international employees for visa applications, extensions, or status changes, including STEM/OPT visas. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that they meet all qualifying requirements for this position at the time of application.
Minimum Qualifications
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.
For Assignment 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.
Requirements for Assignment Levels
To be assigned to Assignment Level II, individuals must have one of the following: one year of experience as a Criminalist at Assignment Level I-B; or two additional years of qualifying experience in criminalistics or forensic science (total of two years); or a satisfactory combination of education and experience totaling two years.
To be assigned to Assignment Level III, individuals must have one of the following: two years of experience as a Criminalist at Assignment Level I-B and/or II; or two additional years of qualifying experience in criminalistics or forensic science (total of three years); or a satisfactory combination of education and experience totaling three years.
To be assigned to Assignment Level IV, individuals must have one of the following: three years of experience as a Criminalist at Assignment Level I-B, II, and/or III; or three additional years of experience in criminalistics or forensic science (total of four years); or a satisfactory combination of education and experience totaling four years.
Residency Requirement: New York City Residency is not required for this position.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
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Our core purpose is to protect public health and serve impartial justice through forensic science and medicine. We exist to provide answers in support of families and communities during times of profound need.
Core Values
Commitment: Dedicated to the mission at all times
Accountability: Responsible to each other and the community
Resilience: Adapt in the face of adversity
Excellence: Achieve and maintain the highest quality
Service: Innovate to meet evolving needs
THIS IS A GRANT FUNDED POSITION THROUGH TO SEPTEMBER 2027
Duties
Assist in the DNA analyses of evidentiary material such as hairs, body fluids and other biological evidence, using state-of-the-art molecular techniques.
Receive comprehensive training and instruction in the various techniques used in the collection, preservation, handling and receipt of evidentiary materials.
Attend and participate in staff meetings, conferences and other training and development activities.
Receive training in the routine preventive maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment and analytical instruments.
Other duties as assigned.
Special Note
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, 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.
Selected candidates will be required to provide a DNA sample by swabbing.
Work Authorization Authorization to work in the United States is required for this position. The Office of Chief Medical Examiner does not provide sponsorship for international employees for visa applications, extensions, or status changes, including STEM/OPT visas. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that they meet all qualifying requirements for this position at the time of application.
Minimum Qualifications
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.
For Assignment 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.
Requirements for Assignment Levels
To be assigned to Assignment Level II, individuals must have one of the following: one year of experience as a Criminalist at Assignment Level I-B; or two additional years of qualifying experience in criminalistics or forensic science (total of two years); or a satisfactory combination of education and experience totaling two years.
To be assigned to Assignment Level III, individuals must have one of the following: two years of experience as a Criminalist at Assignment Level I-B and/or II; or two additional years of qualifying experience in criminalistics or forensic science (total of three years); or a satisfactory combination of education and experience totaling three years.
To be assigned to Assignment Level IV, individuals must have one of the following: three years of experience as a Criminalist at Assignment Level I-B, II, and/or III; or three additional years of experience in criminalistics or forensic science (total of four years); or a satisfactory combination of education and experience totaling four years.
Residency Requirement: New York City Residency is not required for this position.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
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