Deputy Director of Forensic Biology and DNA

Department of Emergency Services & Public Protection; Meriden (CT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The Deputy Director of Forensic Biology and DNA at the Department of Emergency Services & Public Protection oversees the DNA and forensic biology units, directing staff and operations on-site. This senior role requires coordinating division activities, formulating policies, and ensuring compliance with FBI and ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation standards.

The position emphasizes expert oversight of forensic analysis, division leadership, and sustained quality assurance, working Monday–Friday in a

Qualifications

• Master's degree in forensic science or closely related field required.
• 8+ years of professional forensic analysis experience with significant work in forensic biology and/or DNA.
• 3+ years of supervisory experience overseeing forensic biology and/or DNA activities in a professional laboratory.
• Knowledge of management principles, DNA analysis theory, accreditation standards, and quality management.

Responsibilities

• Manage staff and operations of the DNA and forensic biology units.
• Coordinate division activities, formulate policies and procedures.
• Maintain FBI and ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation compliance.
• Provide expert oversight of forensic analysis operations.

Skills

DNA analysis

Laboratory management

Quality assurance

LIMS software

Education

Master's degree in forensic science or closely related field

Tools

LIMS software

Job description

The Deputy Director of Forensic Biology and DNA manages staff and operations of the DNA and forensic biology units within Connecticut's Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, Division of Scientific Services. The role involves coordinating division activities, formulating policies and procedures, maintaining FBI and ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation compliance, and providing expert oversight of forensic analysis operations. This is a full-time, on-site position (40 hours per week, Monday–Friday).

Key qualifications:

• Master's degree in forensic science or closely related field plus 8 years of professional forensic analysis experience with significant work in forensic biology and/or DNA
• 3 years of supervisory experience overseeing forensic biology and/or DNA activities in a professional forensic science laboratory
• Knowledge of management principles, DNA analysis theory, accreditation standards, and quality management
• Ability to apply Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) software and interpret and defend forensic findings
• Experience directing laboratory operations including casework oversight, personnel management, and quality assurance compliance