Forensic Scientist Manager

Department of Forensic Sciences (DFS), Washington, DC, US

Responsibilities

This position is located in the District of Columbia Government, Department of Forensic Sciences (DFS). This position serves as a Forensic Scientist Manager (Forensic Chemistry Unit) responsible for ensuring the day-to-day forensic chemistry operations (e.g., case management, laboratory procurement, grant administration) of the FCU are achieved to the expectations of the Department of Forensic Science and the Stakeholders. Leads for forensic chemistry program operations, casework management, program coordination and grant administration. Oversees forensic chemistry operations and assists the Lead Forensic Chemist in the evaluation of existing scientific methods and implementation of new analytical procedures. Ensures the reviews of internal and external forensic chemistry audits documents are completed and document the reviews.

Qualifications

Combination of education and experience - course work equivalent to a major, including at least 30 semester hours in chemistry, supplemented by mathematics through differential and integral calculus, and at least 6 semester hours of physics, plus appropriate experience, or additional education.

Compensation

  • Health Insurance 
  • Dental Insurance 
  • Life Insurance 
  • Vision Insurance 
  • 401(a) & 457 
  • Annual & Sick Leave

How to apply

To be considered for this employment opportunity, you will be required to submit a formal application. Please visit the DC Careers website at: https://careers.dc.gov (reference Job ID #25964). We look forward to reviewing your application!

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