Principal Scientist

MRIGlobal is seeking a highly motivated person to join our Integrated Defense Solutions Business Unit as a Senior Scientist working 100% Remote or in Charlottesville, VA. The successful candidate will join a team of scientists conducting forensic analysis on human DNA (hDNA) data. The ideal candidate will possess substantial experience in DNA profile interpretation.

The Senior Scientist will be an integral part of our team providing forensic services to address customer needs for DNA profile interpretation. Successful candidates will be nimble learners who are able to quickly complete project specific training and demonstrate proficiency. This position requires the ability to pass a background investigation. In order to meet the government security investigation requirements, U.S. citizenship is a requirement.

Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Perform technical reviews of analytical data and reports.
• Writes or contributes to technical reports, and/or papers for publication or presentation with clear results and concise, well supported conclusions.
• Interact with Clients to provide updates and summary of testing results.

• Ph.D. in Forensic Science or related field and a minimum of 8 years of related experience; or appropriate combination of education and experience.
• Strong organizational skills
• Computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Project, and Outlook) and ability to learn new software and systems.
• Applicants MUST be a U.S. Citizen and be eligible to obtain a Department of Defense Clearance.

• Prior industry experience with forensic DNA profiling tools including:
  • Stutter thresholds and calculator aids
  • CE batch files
  • Genemapper IDX files
  • STRmix model maker
• Prior experience using and maintaining security of a Forensic Register
• Prior experience adhering to a code of conduct
• Prior experience following specific guidelines to interpret DNA profiles