Assistant Director of Forensic Biology and DNA

Department of Emergency Services & Public Protection; Meriden (CT); Presencial; USD 110.000 - 140.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Assistant Director of Forensic Biology and DNA leads Connecticut's Division of Scientific Services' DNA and forensic biology units, guiding staff, operations, and quality initiatives.

Based in Meriden, the role focuses on coordinating division activities, policy development, and maintaining accreditation compliance (FBI and ISO/IEC 17025) while overseeing training and quality assurance programs.

This is a Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM position located in Meriden.

Formación

• Nine years of professional experience in forensic analysis with expertise in DNA, applied genomics, biochemistry, genetics, or molecular biology.
• Two years in a lead capacity overseeing DNA activities of forensic science laboratory personnel.
• Considerable knowledge of nuclear and mitochondrial DNA analysis, accreditation standards, and quality management principles.
• Knowledge of Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) software and relevant state and federal laws.
• Considerable interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.

Responsabilidades

• Coordinate division activities within Connecticut's Division of Scientific Services for forensic biology and DNA units.
• Formulate policies and procedures to guide operations and compliance.
• Maintain FBI and ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation and oversee training programs and quality assurance.

Conocimientos

DNA analysis

Genomics

Biochemistry

Genetics

Molecular biology

Leadership

Quality management

Herramientas

LIMS

Descripción del empleo

The Assistant Director of Forensic Biology and DNA works within Connecticut's Division of Scientific Services to assist in managing the DNA and forensic biology units' staff and operations. The role involves coordinating division activities, formulating policies and procedures, maintaining FBI and ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation compliance, and overseeing training and quality assurance. This is a Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM position located in Meriden.

Key qualifications:

• Nine years of professional experience in forensic analysis with expertise in DNA, applied genomics, biochemistry, genetics, or molecular biology
• Two years in a lead capacity overseeing DNA activities of forensic science laboratory personnel
• Considerable knowledge of nuclear and mitochondrial DNA analysis, accreditation standards, and quality management principles
• Knowledge of Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) software and relevant state and federal laws
• Considerable interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills