HORIZON: News from the Center for Advanced Genomics® at Signature Science

April 2023

Validation Efforts Yield Service Offerings

In October CAG staff completed our Developmental Validation of the Illumina® Infinium Assay Using the Global Screening Array (GSA) on the iScan System for use in Forensic Laboratories. The study was performed in accordance with the Scientific Working Group on DNA Analysis Methods Validation Guidelines for DNA Analysis Methods, and was recently published in Forensic Genomics.

This validation effort, conducted in lockstep with our recent validation of the Forenseq® Kintelligence Kit, provides options for our analysts and our clients when looking to process evidence with low or degraded DNA. We are able to accept Casework Submission Forms, perform a case review, and proceed with the best course of action to maximize DNA from our clients' most challenging samples.

Looking to test evidence with low or degraded DNA?

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Hands-on, Experiential Internship

Are you or someone you know looking for an internship this summer? The CAG could be a perfect fit. We are looking to bring on a Human Signatures Intern. Our robust program provides our interns with the tools they need to perform work in a forensic laboratory, and exciting opportunities to help perform research or validation studies of new DNA methodology as well as established methods and procedures.

Our interns have gone on to present their summer research at scientific conferences since the inception of our internship program. You can view their posters here, including the 2023 AAFS poster produced by our 2022 Summer Intern!

"I loved my internship. It blew out my expectations and I had a phenomenal summer. If you’re like me and you like being hands on, and you don’t need somebody walking you through every step, this is the place for you. They train you and then allow you to work alone and to work at your own pace, to get your experiments done, create new experiments. If you’re interested in Forensics, this is the company for you." - Amber Mundy, Summer 2021 Intern

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ASCLD Comes to SigSci HQ

This month, ASCLD 2023 takes place in Austin, TX, home of Signature Science's headquarters, and our DNA Forensics Laboratory. SigSci has been involved on a small scale, alongside Austin PD and Texas DPS as volunteer local planning coordinators, and we can't wait to help welcome you to ATX!

You can find Leslie Parke, Austin Laboratory Director, at Booth 227 all week!

Have a discussion topic in mind? Curious about how SigSci can address your laboratory's needs? Arrange a Conference Meetup and we'll be sure to meet you at the booth at your scheduled time.

Solving Gun Crimes with FRISC

Our FRISC service for obtaining DNA from spent shell casings is helping police departments and crime laboratories generate investigative leads from these challenging samples.

With FRISC, we are generating probative DNA profiles.

Headed to ASCLD? Stop by booth 227 to learn more and to hear about our success rate!

Unable to attend ASCLD? Contact Leslie Parke for a quote to test your shell casing evidence, or for more information!

Grow Your Forensic Career with Us!

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Intern - Human Signatures

Bioinformatician

DNA Analyst

Genomics Research Scientist

Forensic Technician

Bioinformatics Data Scientist

Research Data Scientist

Signature Science is hiring! Positions in our Austin, TX and Charlottesville, VA laboratories as well as remote positions are available. As part of the Signature Science team, you’ll collaborate with experts in the field of forensic science as an integral part of The Center for Advanced Genomics^®.

At our ANAB-accredited laboratory, SigSci analysts work to support a robust, growing client base, and can expect to be challenged daily with a diversified caseload. Our analysts are trained in all aspects of forensic casework, and, as a result, can enjoy start-to-finish case ownership. Learn more about Forensic DNA testing at SigSci here and apply to start a rewarding career at Signature Science today!

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