Responsibilities

The Office of Chief Medical Examiner investigates cases of persons who die within New York City from criminal violence, by accident, by suicide, suddenly when in apparent health, when unattended by a physician, in a correctional facility or in any suspicious or unusual manner or where an application is made pursuant to law for a permit to cremate a body of a person.

The core values of CARES guide our work for communities and inform our behavior toward each other and all those we serve.

Commitment: Dedicated to the mission at all times
Accountability: Responsible to each other and the community
Resilience: Adapt in the face of adversity
Excellence: Achieve and maintain the highest quality
Service: Innovate to meet evolving needs

OCME seeks an Executive Forensic Laboratory Manager to serve as the Chief of Laboratories. Reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer, the incumbent for this executive level position will:

Provide managerial support for the Directors of Forensic Biology, Forensic Toxicology, Molecular Genetics, Histology, Evidence, Health & Safety, and Laboratory Administration, ensuring efficient and effective laboratory operations.
As part of Agency Executive leadership develops and implements strategic goals, policies, and procedures that support the mission of OCME.
Manage priority special projects related to the Laboratories and the agency as a whole.
Provide leadership and guidance to laboratory teams for quality control, compliance with regulations, and ethical practices.
Collaborate with the Chief Medical Examiner, Chief Operating Officer, and Executive leadership in keeping with the agency’s mission and goals, contributing to long-term planning and decision-making.
Manage the programmatic and scientific administration of the laboratory.
Formulate and implement operational policies, goals, and objectives relating to all functions within the laboratories.
Review federal, state, and local legislation to determine impact on forensic testing.
Advise the Chief Medical Examiner and Chief Operating Officer on relevant forensic science matters.
Ensures that all accredited laboratories remains in compliance with the applicable state, national, and international standards and the NYS Commission on Forensic Science accreditation program guidelines
Manage budgets, staffing, and resource allocation for the laboratories under direct supervision.
Stay current with advancements in forensic science and emerging technologies, integrating them into laboratory operations as appropriate.
Oversee the direction of enhancements for the various LIMS in use at the Agency
Oversee the management of new and continuing grant initiatives
Oversee the technical and/or scientific review of the quality assurance and employee technical training programs evaluating effectiveness for both.
Oversee the management in methodology and test validation, as well as applied research.
Coordinates activities with local, state, and federal authorities
Overall responsibility for the scientific and personnel management of approximately 350 clinical scientists, forensic scientists, researchers, managers, supervisors, and support staff.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT

A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college, with specialization in criminalistics, forensic science, chemistry, biology, physics, molecular genetics, genetics, biochemistry, molecular biology, entomology, anthropology, ecology or a closely related scientific or engineering field and three years of experience gained as a Criminalist or
Three additional years of experience in criminalistics or forensic science, for a total of four years of such experience; or
A satisfactory combination of education and experience totaling four years of experience, as described above
A Doctorate degree from an accredited college in biology, biochemistry, immunology, molecular biology, molecular genetics, genetics, physiology, or forensic science, plus at least five years of full-time satisfactory experience in a forensic biology laboratory as a qualified Forensic DNA Analyst as defined by the FBI Quality Assurance Standards and at least three years in a supervisory capacity; and forensic science experience directly related to the responsibilities and activities of a forensic biology laboratory.

PREFERRED SKILLS

Demonstrated experience in forensic science laboratory management, program evaluation, and technical administration
Demonstrated skills in program planning, policy implementation and evaluation
Proven leadership ability in developing and motivating professional scientific staff
Demonstrated program development skills and capacity to identify service gaps
Improving workflow while maintaining quality casework
Process mapping
Lean/Six Sigma and project management skills preferred
Candidates who possess demonstrated managerial experience in an ISO/IEC 17025 accredited facility will be given preference.

SPECIAL NOTE

Selected candidates will be required to provide a DNA sample by swabbing
Position requires security and background checks from City, State, and Federal authorities

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

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RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT

New York City residency is required within 90 days of appointment. However, City employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County.

Compensation

Salary $235,000 - $245,000 per annum

How to apply

Please submit resume and cover letter to: https://a127-jobs.nyc.gov (JOB ID - 701588)

Please note that only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted for this position.

**FINAL APPOINTMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT & BUDGET APPROVAL**

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