Job Description
Position Overview
Calling all Forensic DNA professionals who are ready to make a positive impact in Connecticut and beyond! The State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection (DESPP) is recruiting for a Forensic Biology and DNA Quality Assurance Manager to join the Division of Scientific Services.
Position Highlights
- Schedule: Full?time, 40 hours per week, Monday?Friday.
- Location: On?site, Meriden, CT.
Benefits
- Competitive benefits plan including medical and dental coverage.
- Extensive pension plan and supplemental retirement offerings.
- Paid time off including 13 paid holidays per year.
- Professional growth and paid professional development opportunities.
- Healthy work?life balance culture.
Responsibilities
- Ensures compliance with the Quality Assurance Standards (QAS) established by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB), or ISO/IEC 17025.
- Coordinates, plans, and manages quality assurance activities and ensures adherence to all applicable national and international standards for quality in the forensic biology and DNA disciplines.
- Formulates program goals and objectives.
- Develops or assists in the development of related policy.
- Interprets pertinent laws.
- Maintains contacts with individuals within and outside of the programs who might impact program activities.
- Oversees development, preparation and maintenance of laboratory standard operating procedures and quality assurance manuals to meet current standards.
- Ensures all Forensic Biology and DNA staff are trained in critical requirements of quality control.
- Monitors quality assurance data and initiates corrective action and/or documentation as required.
- Serves as a key liaison with accrediting bodies regarding inspection activities, including attending inspection exit interviews and preparing responses to written inspection reports.
- Oversees compliance in laboratory safety and security standards relevant to Forensic Biology and DNA.
- Performs investigations of quality concerns and internal audits of the laboratory upon direction of the Deputy Director of Forensic Biology and DNA.
- Assists the Laboratory Quality Assurance Manager in managing the laboratory quality program.
- Performs related duties as required.
- Directs staff and operations of the Forensic Biology and DNA section.
- Leads the recruitment and hiring of staff, including outreach, interview and selection.
Minimum Qualifications
- A Masters degree in forensic science, applied genomics, biochemistry, chemistry, genetics, molecular and cell biology or a closely related field.
- Two (2) years of professional experience performing analysis in a DNA laboratory or in the forensic analysis of evidentiary material with significant experience in DNA.
- One (1) year of the General Experience must have been in a lead capacity overseeing DNA activities of professional science laboratory personnel.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience leading and maintaining ANAB ISO/IEC 17025 and FBI QAS compliance in a forensic biology or DNA laboratory.
- Experience conducting internal audits and participation in managing external forensic assessments.
- Experience analyzing forensic DNA casework or database samples in an accredited forensic laboratory including implementing related quality control measures.
- Experience supervising staff or programs in a forensic biology or DNA unit.
- Experience reviewing, writing, and updating quality system documents, including procedures and work instructions.
Special Requirements
- Must be willing to periodically undergo tests or immunizations for communicable diseases.
- May be required to work flexible hours.
- May be required to travel.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.
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Job Tags
Full time, Work at office, Monday to Friday, Flexible hours,