NFSTC
Ensuring Public Safety by Advancing Forensic Science
The National Forensic Science Technology Center (NFSTC) is dedicated to supporting the justice community through innovative research, programs, evaluation of the latest technologies, forensic science education and laboratory quality reviews. Our goal is for all stakeholders to receive and provide the highest level of forensic science services.
We work closely with a variety of agencies including the National Institute of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, Defense Threat Reduction Agency and laboratories nationwide to deliver programs that leverage our nation’s brightest minds to advance the field of forensic science.
News at NFSTC
Employment Opportunity: Contract Services Specialist
Posted on September 2, 2010
We are currently seeking a Contract Services Specialist, in our Largo, FL location. The position is responsible to carry out contracts management and compliance activities in accordance with the contracts management system guidelines. Perform contract development support through liaison and technical review. Carry out contracts administration and compliance research and issue resolution activities as directed. [...]
read more...Employment Opportunity: NamUs Forensic Svcs. Sr. Specialist
Posted on August 31, 2010
We are currently seeking a NamUs Forensic Services Senior Specialist. This is a virtual office position with work activity performed in the assigned region. This position is responsible to provide project coordination support activities and NamUs Forensic Services administration. Position closes at 5:00 PM, EST, September 4, 2010.
Medicolegal Death Investigator Training application period open
Posted on August 30, 2010
NFSTC is currently accepting applications for the Medicolegal Death Investigation Training Program offered at no-cost to eligible coroners and medicolegal death investigators or their agencies. This course will be presented to a limited audience in two separate, but related sessions: Online Coursework – Sept.19-Oct. 3, 2010 Forensic Sciences: An Overview for Medicolegal Death Investigators (16-20 hours) [...]
read more...NFSTC tests mini-vacuum for collection of DNA
Posted on August 27, 2010
The most common method of collecting DNA is swabbing. It’s effective, affordable, and has been used for decades. But is there a better method than the tried-and-true swab technique to collect biological evidence? To determine if the BioTx Innovac® II, a small, lightweight vacuum device, was more efficient at collecting DNA from a variety of surfaces, NFSTC conducted a thorough evaluation. Visit the Technology Evaluation page to download the complete report.
read more...NFSTC arms ROTC cadets with free forensic training
Posted on July 30, 2010
The National Forensic Science Technology Center (NFSTC) provided basic forensic science training to seven Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) cadets during a two-week course in Largo, FL, at no charge to the participants or their units. The program, which ran from July 12-23, prepared the cadets with a better understanding of how the military uses a variety of forensic science disciplines to gather intelligence.