Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Quality Director, implements, monitors, and reviews the quality activities within the Houston Forensic Science Center. Partners with management and other staff to ensure tasks, documentation and systems meet quality standards. Responsible for facilitating large, complex projects. Provides advice on quality issues to other forensic scientists in the lab as well as to employees in other roles. Serves as a role model in upholding the established standards. Specific duties may include, but not be limited to the following:

Maintaining and updating the Quality Manual
Assisting with corrective actions and root cause analysis
Participating in risk assessments and initiating preventative actions
Conducting periodic quality system audits
Preparing the laboratory for assessments and audits
Maintaining document control for laboratory policies and procedures
Monitoring continued compliance with in-house policies and procedures as well as accreditation standards
Administering proficiency tests
Maintaining the blind quality control program
Fostering a continuous improvement culture within the laboratory
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: The position requires a bachelor’s degree in a natural science from an accredited college/university (transcripts required). A master’s degree is strongly preferred. Direct FORENSIC casework experience with a bachelor’s degree in a related field may be considered. Certification in a forensic science discipline or quality-related field is strongly preferred.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: A minimum of three (3) years of direct casework experience in an accredited FORENSIC laboratory with a working knowledge of quality systems, audit concepts and document control are required. A minimum of three years of work experience in a quality role in a forensic environment may be considered in lieu of casework. Proven previous work experience with ISO standard 17025 and Property and Evidence management may also be considered. Proven expertise in Qualtrax is a plus.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work well with all levels of employees and outside contacts
Ability to demonstrate an excellent record as a team facilitator
Ability to demonstrate strong presentation skills
Demonstrated skills at effective project management
Demonstrated ability to think critically, troubleshoot effectively and make timely and sound decisions
Demonstrated ability to work well with details

Compensation

Houston Forensic Science Center offers a competitive salary and benefit package.

How to apply

Interested applicants meeting the job qualification may apply via our website, www.houstonforensicscience.org

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