Executive Director, Forensic Laboratories

NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene; New York (NY); On-site; USD 225,000 - 275,000; Full time

Job summary

The Office of Chief Medical Examiner (OCME) seeks an experienced Deputy Commissioner of Forensic Laboratories / Chief of Laboratories to lead its laboratory portfolio. The Deputy provides executive leadership, budget oversight, and strategic direction across multiple laboratories, reporting to senior leadership.

Responsibilities include quality assurance, accreditation, performance monitoring, and collaboration with Laboratory Directors on capital planning, staffing, and long-term initiatives.

Qualifications

• Degree in criminalistics/forensic science or related field.
• Experience leading a forensic lab or similar environment.
• Budgeting, procurement, and capital planning experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive direction for OCME laboratory operations.
• Oversee quality assurance, accreditation, and regulatory compliance.
• Manage budgets, staffing, procurement, and resource allocation.
• Collaborate with Laboratory Directors on strategic initiatives.
• Represent laboratories in agency planning and external partnerships.

Skills

Executive leadership

Budgeting

Strategic planning

Performance metrics

Relationship management

Project management

Communication

ISO/IEC 17025

Education

Baccalaureate degree in criminalistics/forensic science or related field

Tools

LIMS

Job description

The Office of Chief Medical Examiner (OCME) seeks an experienced Deputy Commissioner of Forensic Laboratories / Chief of Laboratories to lead its laboratory portfolio. The Deputy provides executive leadership, budget oversight, and strategic direction across multiple laboratories, reporting to senior leadership.

Responsibilities include quality assurance, accreditation, performance monitoring, and collaboration with Laboratory Directors on capital planning, staffing, and long-term initiatives.