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Job description
Forensic Science Management
Performs highly advanced (senior-level) forensic science management work. Work involves overseeing crime laboratory work, tests, analysis, and identification of physical evidence or database samples; interpreting analytical results; developing and instructing staff on new techniques and procedures; preparing technical reports and records; and testifying as an expert witness. Laboratory Section Supervisor I supervises less than 10 employees. Plans, assigns, and supervises the work of others. Works under minimal supervision, with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
Essential duties/responsibilities include managing personnel in the section regarding work assignments, priorities, expectations; overseeing the laboratory/section by reviewing laboratory reports and work records; ensuring that quality work is performed, accurate reports are issued, and all quality assurance measures are being met; ascertaining that evidence or database samples are secured and properly marked and sealed; inventories evidence per guidelines; overseeing receipt of evidence, destruction, and return of evidence; participating in personnel decisions, overseeing employee training, and monitoring their performance, and assisting in arranging for additional training for employees; conducting liaison with area law enforcement personnel and prosecuting attorneys to meet needs; providing summaries of certain laboratory activity on a monthly or quarterly basis; monitoring case age, assignments, and status of requests within the section; assigning casework to personnel and may conduct staff meetings; coordinating the annual testimony survey of laboratory staff; evaluating replacement of equipment, as needed; attending work regularly and observing approved work hours in accordance with agency leave and attendance policies; and performing other duties as assigned.
General qualifications and requirements include graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical, Physical, or Biological Science, Chemical Engineering or Forensic Science including a minimum of sixteen-semester credit hours (or equivalent) in college-level chemistry coursework above general coursework; a minimum of four (4) years of progressively complex work experience in a forensic laboratory in the field of Drug Analysis; a valid driver license from state of residence; and obtaining a forensic analyst license from the Texas Forensic Science Commission, following the completion of training, if required by the Code of Criminal Procedure.
Worksite address
austin, TX, 78716, US
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