Ministry of Justice
Port of Spain
Job Description
The incumbent is required to perform routine technical duties associated with the maintenance of the National Forensic (DNA) Databank.
Key and Critical Responsibilities
<p>1. Checks DNA profiles entered into the National forensic DNA Databank for completeness and ensures compliance with set technical standards and protocols of the Custodian Unit. </p><p>2. Conducts searches of the National Forensic DNA Databank in accordance with the Administration of Justice DNA Act, 2012. </p><p>3. Applies appropriate operational techniques to support the integrity, accuracy, security, maintenance and confidentiality of the department's DNA Database. </p><p>4. Maintains knowledge of the Quality Assurance Standards for DNA testing and Databasing Laboratories as well as the Scientific Working Group on DNA Analysis Methods (SWGDAM) interpretation guidelines. </p><p>5. Follows DNA database Operational Procedures and Safety guidelines according to international best practice. </p><p>6. Assists in the research and participates in the training geared towards new methodologies and techniques in DNA analysis and DNA Databasing. </p><p>7. Produces DNA Database reports and documentation. </p><p>8. Performs other related duties as assigned.</p>
Key Competencies
<p>1. A BSc Degree in a Biological Science supplemented by postgraduate experience, training or qualification in Genetics, Molecualr Biology or Forensic DNA environment. </p><p>2. Two years work experience in a PCR-STR) DNA environment.</p>