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About the Role

The Office of Chief Medical Examiner investigates deaths within New York City. The OCME Molecular Genetics Laboratory assists in investigating sudden unexpected natural deaths by providing postmortem molecular diagnostic testing to identify and interpret gene changes. The selected candidate will assist in conducting scientific analyses and quality control tasks.

Responsibilities

• Participates in casework rotation and performs sample accession and processing and case sign-in and intake database reviews.
• Performs sample cutting and extraction, DNA quantitation and DNA sample preparation.
• Performs Sanger and next-generation sequencing procedures and data analysis.
• Performs administrative review of case reports.
• Participates in quality control rotation and performs instrument maintenance and performance check.
• Conducts laboratory cleaning and reagents/supplies inventory and preparation.
• Participates in validation rotation and conducts validation projects and provides validation plan and summary.
• Participates in the training and competency assessment program.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 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.
• One year of satisfactory full-time experience in criminalistics, forensic science or analytic chemistry, or a satisfactory equivalent combination of education and experience (for Assignment Level I-B).
• One year of experience gained as a Criminalist at Assignment Level I-B; or one additional year of qualifying experience in criminalistics or forensic science, for a total of two years of such experience; or a satisfactory combination of education and experience totaling two years of experience (for Assignment Level II).
• Two years of experience gained as a Criminalist at Assignment Level I-B and/or II; or two additional years of qualifying experience in criminalistics or forensic science, for a total of three years of such experience; or a satisfactory combination of education and experience totaling three years of experience (for Assignment Level III).
• Three years of experience gained as a Criminalist at Assignment Level I-B, II, and /or III; or three additional years of experience in criminalistics or forensic science, for a total of four years of such experience; or a satisfactory combination of education and experience totaling four years of experience (for Assignment Level IV).
• Authorization to work in the United States is required.
• Selected candidates will be required to provide a DNA sample by swabbing.
• Must obtain any required licenses, certifications, or endorsements within three months of appointment.

Skills

• Sanger sequencing
• Next-generation sequencing
• Data analysis
• Sample accessioning
• Sample processing
• DNA extraction
• DNA quantitation
• DNA sample preparation
• Instrument maintenance
• Reagent preparation
• Validation projects

Location

• New York City

Work Type

• Essential position
• Full-time

Experience Level

• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years

Education Level

• Baccalaureate degree

Salary/Compensations

• USD 81751 - USD 81751

About the Company

• 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.
• The core values of CARES guide our work for communities and inform our behavior toward each other and all those we serve.
• The OCME Molecular Genetics Laboratory is the first and only laboratory based in a medical examiner’s office nationwide.

Equal Opportunity

• 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.