DNA Data Bank Supervisor — CODIS & QA Lead

State of California; California; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of California seeks a Criminalist Supervisor to lead Criminalists and Senior Criminalists in the DNA Data Bank Program. You will oversee the CODIS unit, supervise the State CODIS Administrators, and ensure adherence to FBI QAS procedures and Bureau policies.

You will also advise on analyses, troubleshooting, and QA/QC activities. Candidates should have DNA experience and CODIS knowledge, with coursework in biochemistry, genetics, molecular biology, and population genetics.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising technical staff and coordinating multi-person teams.
• Familiarity with FBI Quality Assurance Standards for forensic DNA testing laboratories.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Criminalists and Senior Criminalists in the DNA Data Bank Program.
• Oversee CODIS unit and supervise State CODIS Administrator(s).
• Ensure adherence to FBI QAS procedures and agency policies; advise on analyses and instrument troubleshooting.

Skills

DNA experience

CODIS knowledge

Supervision

Education

Biochemistry coursework

Genetics coursework

Molecular Biology coursework

Statistics/Population Genetics coursework

Tools

CODIS

Job description

The State of California seeks a Criminalist Supervisor to lead Criminalists and Senior Criminalists in the DNA Data Bank Program. You will oversee the CODIS unit, supervise the State CODIS Administrators, and ensure adherence to FBI QAS procedures and Bureau policies.

You will also advise on analyses, troubleshooting, and QA/QC activities. Candidates should have DNA experience and CODIS knowledge, with coursework in biochemistry, genetics, molecular biology, and population genetics.