Criminalist IB (Forensic Biology)

About the role

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

Responsibilities

• Assists in the DNA analysis of evidentiary material such as hairs, body fluids, and other biological evidence, using state-of-the-art molecular techniques.
• Performs administrative review on case files for casework.
• Receives comprehensive training and instruction in the various techniques used in the collection, preservation, handling, and receipt of evidentiary materials.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings, conferences, and other training and development activities.
• Receives training in the routine preventative maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment and analytical instruments.
• Other duties as assigned.

Special Note

• Selected candidates will be required to provide a DNA sample by swabbing.
• This position has been identified as essential. During emergency events, essential positions may require 24-hour availability.

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: 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.
• For Assignment to Assignment Level II: 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 as described above.
• For Assignment to Assignment Level III: 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, as described above.
• For Assignment to Assignment Level IV: 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, as described above.

Residency Requirement

New York City Residency is not required for this position.

Additional Information

• 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.