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Duties

• Administer the Regional Laboratory’s evidence system.
• Participate in the establishment of Regional Laboratory priorities, goals, and objectives necessary in accomplishing the mission of the Laboratory.
• Monitor, evaluate, and document performance of personnel assigned to the Regional Laboratory.
• Plan, direct, and supervise the work associated with the Regional Laboratory.
• Fulfill the quality assurance responsibilities of the Regional Laboratory as required by the Laboratory’s Quality Assurance Program.
• Perform administrative and support functions as necessary to maintain laboratory services.
• Maintain effective communication with the scientific and criminal justice communities and Department personnel.
• Propose and implement Laboratory Division and Regional Laboratory goals and objectives.
• Distribute casework and operational assignments to Regional Laboratory personnel.
• Participate in formulation of budget requests.
• Ensure the maintenance of appropriate resource material within the Regional Laboratory.
• Participate in creation and annual review of management system documents.
• Direct and supervise the performance of Regional Laboratory personnel.
• Identify training needs, develop, and administer training programs for the Regional Laboratory.
• Prepare recommendations with justification and specifications for the purchase of equipment and supplies.
• Review and evaluate supply purchases within the Regional Laboratory.
• Direct Evidence Clerks to ensure proper evidence handling procedures and security.
• Direct clerical personnel to ensure efficient quality clerical support is provided.
• Communicate effectively with Unit Supervisors to ensure the efficient operation of the scientific analysis program in their respective region.
• Schedule appropriate maintenance of the Regional Laboratory’s physical plant.
• Schedule routine service for standard laboratory items such as carrier gases, laboratory coats, etc.
• Review laboratory Certificates of Analysis for accuracy and completeness.
• Review and endorse written correspondence generated by Regional Laboratory personnel.
• Approve duty schedules, vacation requests, and other days off for assigned personnel.
• Create and maintain a Regional Laboratory Holiday, Weekend, and Evening Call Roster.
• Compile Regional Laboratory statistical data.
• Recommend and attend training to acquire knowledge and skills required for job proficiency.
• Ensure safety in the Regional Laboratory and initiate improvements.
• Perform case work in a discipline when approved by the Laboratory Division Commander.
• Enter information into the Laboratory Information Management System as required.
• Testify in court as keeper of the records or as an expert witness.
• Conduct outside presentations and laboratory tours as required.
• Ensure compliance with accreditation standards, Standard Operating Procedures, Rules, Regulations and Laboratory policies
• Perform other duties as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher, preferably in natural and/or forensic science or management.
• Three years full time experience in an accredited forensic laboratory within either a forensic discipline, crime scene investigations, polygraph examinations, or management.
• Three years full time experience in management preferred.
• General knowledge of each laboratory discipline.
• Ability to remain objective and reason deductively.
• Ability to operate office equipment (fax machine, multi-line telephone, and various computer systems and software).
• Ability to comprehend and apply rules of evidence.
• Ability to manage and adhere to established laboratory safety practices.
• Ability to comprehend and apply management and leadership theories and techniques.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Testify as the keeper of the records or an expert witness in an objective, unbiased, and professional manner.
• Must be able to differentiate colors as evidenced by medical certification.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to travel by aircraft or other vehicles.
• Ability to attend training/meetings at alternate locations for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to successfully pass a background investigation.

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