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Biologist DNA Program Specialist (4897)

Location

Quantico, VA

Job Code

4897

\# of Openings

1

OLH Technical Services, LLC (OLH)** , a subsidiary of Three Saints Bay, LLC, and a Federal Government Contractor industry leader, is seeking a **Biologist-DNA Program Specialist** in **Quantico, VA.

**Position Overview:** Provide specific quality assurance and quality control duties involving casework responsibilities, ensuring compliance with Government, national, and international quality assurance and quality control guidelines and that policies and procedures are understood and followed.

Position Responsibilities:

Specific duties may include, but are not limited to:

a. Compile, maintain, and record a variety of quality assurance and quality control data including, but not limited to, calibration, proficiency testing, and external audits, training, technical qualifications, and monitoring testimony.

b. Provide written responses to observations determined during an internal and / or external quality assurance audit process.

c. Develop recommendations for changes necessary based on audit to correct problems or deficiencies.

d. Advise unit personnel of policy changes to be implemented as a result of audit observations.

e. Conduct performance checks on analytical instrumentation and maintains equipment.

f. Maintain liaison with quality assurance personnel and external vendors and contractors.

g. Perform duties in support of the management and distribution of external proficiency tests.

h. Provide input into the development of new guidelines and quality assurance standards.

i. Maintain data and inventory of boxes of evidence and forensic materials received, in process, and returned to contributor.

j. Perform general shipping / receiving duties.

k. Enter information into quality system databases.

l. Assist in the preparation, evaluation and checking of laboratory chemicals and reagents used, and perform routine calculations to ensure compliance with quality assurance requirements.

m. Prepare purchase requests and interact with purchasing personnel in support of QA and QC functions.

n. Support activities, functions, or duties, as defined in future projects.

o. Perform duties related to safety requirements.

p. Utilize excellent customer relation skills and the ability to effectively communicate with contributors, team members, management, and other partners.

Biologist personnel must successfully complete an internal training program.

Position Requirements:

Education: B.S. degree in biology, chemistry, or related field of Biological Science from accredited university/college.

Experience: Prefer one (1) year of experience performing laboratory work in a biological science. Prefer one (1) year of forensic DNA laboratory experience.

Skills: Knowledge of related sciences such as biochemistry, chemistry, physics, molecular biology, genetics, and mathematics. Basic knowledge of quality control measures to effectively evaluate scientific data resulting from DNA analysis. Knowledge of the uses of computers and the ability to manipulate data for basic statistic evaluation and display.

Position is Located in Quantico, VA

**Apply at:** https://phg.tbe.taleo.net/phg01/ats/careers/v2/viewRequisition?org=GATEWAYVENT&cws=72&rid=4897

VEVRAA Federal Contractor

Three Saints Bay, LLC and its subsidiaries offer a diverse, team-oriented working environment and the opportunity to work with exceptional dedicated industry professionals. We offer our employees a comprehensive benefits package and the opportunity to take part in exciting projects with government and commercial clients, both domestic and international.

We are an EEO/AA employer. We invite resumes from all interested parties without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.