Supervisor Forensic Services

StateJobsNY$80K — $95K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Master's Degree in Natural, Physical, or Forensic Science, Administration, or Computer Science, or equivalent 10 years experience.
  • Minimum of four years experience as a Forensic Scientist or equivalent in a laboratory setting.
  • Proficient knowledge of technical and scientific operations in toxicology.
  • Experience with quality assurance and accreditation processes (ANSI, ISO, etc.).
  • Ability to oversee and mentor a team of forensic scientists.

Responsibilities

  • Administer technical and scientific operations of the Toxicology section.
  • Supervise a team in preparing forensic findings reports and adhering to procedures.
  • Oversee the Breath Calibration Program, ensuring compliance with state regulations.
  • Solve technical problems related to analytical methods and provide training.
  • Manage continuing education programs for criminal justice personnel and partners.
  • Consult on laboratory quality issues with the Associate Director/Quality Assurance.
  • Handle overall case management within the Toxicology section.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive training and development opportunities.
  • Engagement with interdisciplinary teams in criminal justice.
  • Direct impact on criminal investigations and public safety.
  • Collaboration with state and national regulatory bodies.
  • Participation in advanced forensic research and methodologies.
Full Job Description
Duties Description The Supervisor Forensic Services assigned to the Toxicology section at the Forensic Investigation Center is responsible for administration of the technical and scientific functions of all forensic analysis performed in the Toxicology section, including supervision of testing procedures and reports of findings; technical problem solving and analytical methods; and for the oversight of training, quality assurance, safety, adherence to American National Standards Institute (ANSI) National Accreditation Board (ANAB), ISO Standards, standards established by the NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services and proficiency testing.

DUTIES

Responsible for the administration of the technical and scientific operations of the Toxicology section, including supervision of a team of Forensic Scientists following forensic laboratory procedures and preparing reports of forensic findings.

Provide oversight of the Breath Calibration Program, including supervision of a team of Forensic Scientists, in the preparation of breath calibration reports, monitoring of related quality assurance activities, and compliance with state regulations.

Responsible for technical problem solving of analytical methods and for the oversight of training, quality assurance, safety, and proficiency testing in the laboratory.

Responsible for continuing education programs and serves as a resource person for criminal justice personnel and other traffic safety partners.

Provide overall section case management.

Consult with the Associate Director/Quality Assurance regarding laboratory quality issues and accreditation matters.

Perform other related duties as directed by the Director, Assistant Director, Associate Director (Toxicology), or Laboratory Captains.

Minimum Qualifications A Master's Degree in a Natural, Physical, or Forensic Science, Administration (e.g. Public Administration, Business Administration, or Criminal Justice) or Computer Science;

AND

Have a minimum of four (4) years satisfactory experience performing the duties of a Forensic Scientist or its equivalent in another laboratory.

OR

Ten (10) years satisfactory experience performing the duties of a Forensic Scientist or its equivalent in another laboratory may be considered as a substitute for a Master's Degree.

Minimum qualifications must be met by the closing date of the posting.

Any employee assigned to any lab will be required to undergo additional pre-employment screenings including a urine drug screening and polygraph.

Name Mr. Christopher Siciliano, Director of Human Resources



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Email Address [email protected]

Address

Street 1220 Washington Avenue

Building 22

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12226

Notes on Applying Kindly send a cover letter, complete resume and transcripts to:
Email: [email protected]
Place in the Subject line: Supervisor FS - Toxicology

Applicants must clearly demonstrate satisfaction of the minimum qualifications as described in the job posting by including this information in their resume; credit will not be given for experience or education that is not listed directly on the resume (e.g. in a cover letter or other supporting application materials). All statements are subject to verification, including transcript review.

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