Forensic Specialist

Description

Job Summary: Citogen is seeking a Forensic Specialist to review and validate genetic analyses and prepare expert reports in cases involving human identification, kinship, and criminalistics. Key Highlights: 1. Review and validation of genetic analyses in human identification cases. 2. Preparation and signing of expert reports compliant with current regulations. 3. Technical advisory services in forensic genetics for clients and authorities. **Citogen**, a laboratory with over 20 years of experience specializing in Clinical, Forensic, and Reproductive Genetics, committed to innovation and excellence at the service of its clients, is recruiting: **Forensic Specialist** **Main Responsibilities**: * Review and validation of genetic analysis results obtained from biological samples (blood, saliva, bone, hair, etc.) in cases of human identification, kinship, and criminalistics. * Preparation and signing of expert reports in accordance with current regulations and international quality standards (ISO/IEC 17025, ISO 21043, ENFSI, among others). * Interpretation of complex, mixed, or degraded genetic profiles using specialized software. * Control and supervision of laboratory procedures, ensuring correct application of extraction, amplification, and genotyping protocols. * Participation in internal and external audits, as well as in continuous quality management system improvement activities. * Technical advisory services in forensic genetics for clients, attorneys, law enforcement agencies, and judicial authorities. * Collaboration with other experts and laboratories to verify results or conduct independent reviews of expert reports. **Requirements:** * University degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Genetics, or Forensic Sciences. * Additional training: extraction techniques, PCR, STR and SNP analysis, and sequencing. * Technical knowledge and experience with ISO/IEC 17025 and chain-of-custody procedures. * Minimum\*\*:\*\* 1 year of experience in a forensic or genetic laboratory. * Computer skills: proficiency in specialized forensic genetic analysis software. * Languages – English (Advanced level - B2). **Desirable Competencies:** * Proactivity, flexibility, organization, and teamwork. * Scientific communication skills and ability to defend expert reports in judicial proceedings. * High degree of accuracy, scientific rigor, and ethical commitment. **We Offer:** * Opportunity to join a leading company in its sector, offering stability and a highly dynamic environment. ***Responsible Party: CITOGEN S.L.U.; Purpose:*** *To enable the candidate to participate in the selection process initiated by CITOGEN S.L.U.* ***; Legal Basis:*** *Consent;* ***Recipients:*** *Personal data will not be transferred to third parties, except where required by law* ***; Rights:*** *Access, rectification, erasure, and other rights, as detailed in the additional information* ***; Additional and Detailed Information:*** ***https://www.cagt.es/proteccion\-datos/******.