Forensic Science Communications Assistant

DNAID Services provides expert consulting in forensic genomics, specializing in validation design, technical report writing, and document review for laboratories implementing advanced DNA technologies.Led by Dr. Charla Marshall, former Deputy Director of DNA Operations and Chief of Emerging Technologies at the Armed Forces DNA Identification Laboratory (AFDIL), DNAID brings deep experience supporting accredited forensic laboratories operating under ISO/IEC 17025 and FBI Quality Assurance Standards (QAS).Dr. Marshall has written and overseen dozens of forensic DNA validations across platforms, including qPCR, STRs, mitochondrial DNA, SNP capture, and whole genome sequencing (WGS). She works closely with laboratories to develop defensible validation strategies, ensure regulatory compliance, and translate complex data into clear, audit-ready documentation.Services include:• Validation planning and study design• Technical and administrative review of validation reports• SOP and method development• Accreditation readiness and audit support• Independent document review with detailed, constructive feedback• One-on-one consulting sessions tailored to your laboratory’s needsDNAID supports both short-term and long-term projects, partnering with laboratories throughout the full lifecycle of method development, validation, and implementation.In addition to consulting, DNAID offers in-person and virtual trainings, workshops, validation bootcamps, and webinars on demand, designed to build internal expertise and accelerate successful adoption of new technologies.Dr. Marshall is a highly published forensic geneticist, serving as first or senior author on >30 peer-reviewed publications, with an exceptional record of successful publication in leading forensic journals. She is also an editorial board member for the Journal of Forensic Sciences and Forensic Science International: Genetics, contributing to the advancement of standards and scientific rigor in the field.