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INTERNSHIPS
Crime Lab Biology/DNA

General Application (.pdf)
General Application (.doc)
Biology / DNA Supplemental Application (.pdf)
Biology / DNA Supplemental Application (.doc)

An interested candidate should at least be enrolled in or have completed the third year of a four-year bachelor's degree program in a natural science such as biology, chemistry, biochemistry, or a related field.  This should include, at a minimum, the completion of courses in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, and Genetics.  A fundamental understanding of forensic science is strongly recommended.

The interns will learn the basic support operations of a forensic biology lab. The interns will be expected to perform various lab support duties, where most of their time will be focused. The intern may also have the opportunity for casework observation, methods training, and biology or DNA related projects relevant to the forensic community. The Biology/DNA internship program is a commitment of a minimum of six months where the candidates are expected to work a minimum of sixteen hours per week. The position is non-paid.

If interested in the Biology/DNA internship please submit the completed General Application, Biology/DNA Supplemental Application, and an official transcript to Ashlie.Robinson@sdsheriff.org or mailing address:

Ashlie Robinson
San Diego Sheriff's Crime Lab
5255 Mt Etna Dr.
San Diego, CA 92117

If you have any questions regarding the Biology/DNA internship please send an email to Ashlie.Robinson@sdsheriff.org

 


 
CURRENT INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Biology/DNA
Now accepting applications through June 1

Chemistry
Closed

Criminal Justice
Now accepting applications

Latent Fingerprint Development
New recruitments: Fall 2008

Trace Evidence
New recruitments: Spring 2008

Recruitment dates are tentative and subject to change.