Highlights: You'll be...Joining a dynamic forensics team with many opportunities to grow professionallyWorking with other forensic experts in various fields to support the FBI and TEDAC missionsExperiencing a unique opportunity to work with the FBI laboratoryObtaining some or enhancing your experience working in a fully functional government laboratory working closely with other forensics expertsTasks: Perform work analyzing body fluids and/or other human tissues using DNA analysis or other biological/chemical methods.Perform laboratory techniques using polymerase chain reaction (PCR), Sanger sequencing, and massively parallel sequencing (MSP) to test and evaluate methods used in the individualization of persons with DNA analysis.Review procedure modifications and upgrades to instrumentation and software to ensure reliable results.Conduct testing and evaluation of new and existing DNA / biological testing procedures and protocols.Prepare solutions, buffers, and reagents used in body fluid and human tissue identification techniques.Prepare detailed documentation.Ensure each analysis is performed correctly by conducting peer reviews on findings.Prepare scientific manuscripts and abstracts for publication and oral / poster presentation in scientific journals and at meetings.Perform routine maintenance and QC checks of reagents and equipment, as needed.Prepare purchase requests and interacts with purchasing personnel in support of QA and QC functions.Required Qualifications: Education: B.S. in Biology, Chemistry, or related field of Biological Science.Experience: One (1) year of experience performing research in a biological science AND aminimum of one (1) year of forensic human DNA laboratory experience.Skills:Knowledge of related sciences such as biochemistry, chemistry, physics, molecular biology, genetics, and mathematics.Knowledge of the uses of computers and the ability to manipulate data for basic statistic evaluation and display.Citizenship:US Citizenship RequiredClearance:US DoD or DOJ Top Secret clearance requiredLocation: Quantico, VAIdeal Innovations, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status. Ideal Innovations, Inc. is a VEVRAA Federal ContractorEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)