Forensic Biology/DNA Program Manager (Admin II)

State of Illinois; Springfield, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 102,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

The Illinois State Police are seeking a qualified FORENSIC SCIENCE ADMINISTRATOR II to serve as the FORENSIC BIOLOGY/DNA PROGRAM MANAGER. This role directs the administration of all forensic biology, DNA, and DNA indexing activities within the Forensic Sciences Command and coordinates program-wide quality initiatives.

A bachelor's degree in a natural or forensic science is required, with three years of professional forensic experience and demonstrated DNA expertise.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in natural or forensic science.
• Three years of professional forensic science experience.
• Advanced knowledge and skills in DNA.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the statewide Forensic Biology/Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) Program Manager; directs the administration of all Forensic Biology, DNA, and DNA Indexing programs within the Forensic Sciences Command.
• Directs the remediation of quality issues within the assigned statewide program areas in the consultation with appropriate other command personnel; recommends appropriate corrective action to address identified issues.
• Performs a managerial review of all Forensic Biology/DNA research proposals to determine effectiveness, cost, and applicability to the mission of the Command.
• Organizes, directs, monitors, and evaluates resources for the assigned program areas, to include personnel and equipment needs.
• Responds to inquiries from the media and others regarding the assigned program areas.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Skills

DNA analysis

Forensic science

Education

Bachelor's degree in natural or forensic science

Job description

The Illinois State Police are seeking a qualified FORENSIC SCIENCE ADMINISTRATOR II to serve as the FORENSIC BIOLOGY/DNA PROGRAM MANAGER. This role directs the administration of all forensic biology, DNA, and DNA indexing activities within the Forensic Sciences Command and coordinates program-wide quality initiatives.

A bachelor's degree in a natural or forensic science is required, with three years of professional forensic experience and demonstrated DNA expertise.