Executive Leader, Forensic Laboratories

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

The Office of Chief Medical Examiner (OCME) in New York City seeks a Deputy Commissioner of Forensic Laboratories / Chief of Laboratories. This executive role provides leadership across Forensic Biology, Forensic Toxicology, Molecular Genetics, Histology, Evidence, and Laboratory Administration, guiding strategy, budgets, quality, and regulatory compliance.

Reporting to the First Deputy Commissioner, you will supervise Laboratory Directors, manage staffing and procurement, advance major

Qualifications

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college with specialization in criminalistics, forensic science, chemistry, biology, physics, molecular genetics, genetics, biochemistry, molecular biology, entomology, anthropology, ecology or a closely related scientific or engineering field.

Responsibilities

• Provides executive direction and managerial oversight for the forensic laboratory portfolio.
• Leads strategic planning, administration, personnel management, and budgetary oversight.
• Oversees quality assurance, accreditation, and regulatory compliance.
• Monitors laboratory performance, turnaround times, workloads and quality measures.
• Guides workforce planning, recruitment priorities, and staff development.

Education

Bachelor's degree in a scientific or engineering field

Job description

The Office of Chief Medical Examiner (OCME) in New York City seeks a Deputy Commissioner of Forensic Laboratories / Chief of Laboratories. This executive role provides leadership across Forensic Biology, Forensic Toxicology, Molecular Genetics, Histology, Evidence, and Laboratory Administration, guiding strategy, budgets, quality, and regulatory compliance.

Reporting to the First Deputy Commissioner, you will supervise Laboratory Directors, manage staffing and procurement, advance major