April 2022
ASCLD - CAG Heads to Reno
Leaders from our ANAB-Accredited Forensic DNA Laboratory are presenting and exhibiting at the American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors (ASCLD) Annual Symposium next week! Their respective experiences working for a forensic laboratory in the midst of a global pandemic, and leading a laboratory-wide LIMS transition from homemade to commercial, inform these exciting presentations.
Attend one of these presentations and catch up with us in the exhibit hall!
Alicia Cadenas, M.F.S

Oral Presentation
Tuesday, April 26
4:00-4:30 p.m.
The Post-Pandemic Laboratory: Balancing the Rise of the Remote Workplace
Leslie Parke, PMP, CQA

Oral Presentation
Thursday, April 28
9:00-9:30 a.m.
Migrating to a New LIMS: Making the Transition from Homemade to Commercial
SigSci to "FRISC" DFS Shell Casings for DNA
We are pleased to announce that D.C.’s Dept. of Forensic Science (DFS) has selected Signature Science to perform DNA testing on fired shell casings. Signature Science will apply its validated proprietary method, FRISC®, to obtain DNA evidence from DFS samples. Read the full press release here.

Does evidence for your case include spent shell casings? Get in touch and let us "FRISC" your samples for DNA.
Grant Opportunities Available
The US DOJ Bureau of Justice Assistance has released its FY 2022 National Sexual Assault Kit Initiative on April 01, and is currently seeking applications for funding to address sexual assault backlogs. The agency is accepting applications from Native American tribal governments, state and local governments, and prosecutors offices.

Looking to outsource your samples? Let Signature Science be your partner! Our team has successfully eliminated SAK backlogs for clients across the country, and is dedicated to providing your lab the same exemplary quality and service.
Grow Your Forensic Career with Us!


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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