Forensic Supervisor / Technical Leader (Biology Unit)

Responsibilities

The Forensic Supervisor / Technical Leader (Biology Unit) job responsibilities include:

• Evidence examination for the presence of biological material and, when necessary, the collection of trace material; performance of serological and DNA testing
• Ensure Biology Unit compliance with the FBI Quality Assurance Standards for Forensic DNA Testing Laboratories.
• Supervises staff, which includes prioritizing and assigning work
• Conducting performance evaluations
• Ensuring staff is trained and ensuring employees follow policies and procedures
• Maintaining a healthy and safe working environment; and, making hiring, termination, and disciplinary decisions or recommendations
• Performs all essential duties and responsibilities of a Forensic Scientist IV
• Maintains quality within the Unit by conducting internal audits and ensuring compliance with accreditation standards pursuant to applicable Texas statutes
• Develops, implements and continuously monitors unit policies, procedures and quality assurance measures; reviews unit non-conformances
• Ensures proficiency and competency testing for all unit staff in compliance with accreditation requirements
• Ensures maintenance and repair of laboratory equipment
• Evaluates and implements new policies, techniques, procedures, and instrumentation; supervises, reviews and approves unit validation studies
• Develops, implements and monitors employee training program; develops annual professional development plan for unit employees
• Create, coordinate and provide training activities and presentations for internal and external clients
• Assists the Forensic Science Division Manager in the development and administration of the unit’s annual budget; submits purchase authorization requests
• Responsible for casework management, including approving and coordinating outsourcing of evidence, prioritizing and assigning casework and other tasks
• Maintains and prepares unit technical, quality and administrative records
• Oversees and evaluates employee performance; establishes performance metrics and productivity goals for unit members; approves employee work schedules and leave requests; makes hiring, termination, and disciplinary recommendations;

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in a natural science or forensic science with undergraduate or graduate course work in biochemistry, genetics, molecular biology, and either statistics or population genetics.
• The candidate shall have a minimum of 12 semester hours (or the equivalent) that cover the required subject areas. At least 3 of the semester hours (or the equivalent) must be a graduate level course.
• Must successfully complete or have previously completed the FBI sponsored auditor training within one year of appointment
• Five (5) years of relevant forensic laboratory experience including two (2) years of supervisory/lead experience

Compensation

$73,120 - $95,056 annual compensation.

How to apply

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