Forensic Quality Assurance Director(Policy & Accreditation)

State of Wisconsin; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Healthy benefits package

Retirement program

Well Wisconsin wellness program

Job summary

Wisconsin Department of Justice is seeking a Forensic Science Director to lead the Quality Assurance Program across the Wisconsin State Crime Laboratories. The role reports to the Administrator of the Division of Forensic Sciences and advises Lab Directors on policy and accreditation matters.

The position involves formulating rules and procedures, managing accreditation and audits, and addressing complex quality issues, with fiscal oversight for training and instrumentation.

Qualifications

• Experience with ISO/IEC 17025 and ANAB/A2LA accreditation for forensic labs.
• Experience supervising and managing staff, including workflow planning and hiring recommendations.
• Developing, implementing, monitoring, and improving lab quality assurance programs, policies, and procedures.
• Experience handling cases in forensic disciplines (e.g., DNA, toxicology, firearms).

Responsibilities

• Formulation and implementation of rules, policies and procedures for the Division of Forensic Sciences’ Quality Assurance Program.
• Manage accreditation process and preparation for Wisconsin State Crime Laboratories.
• Address non-conformances and proficiency testing; oversee training, instrumentation budgeting.
• Serve as a key policy advisor to the Deputy Division Administrator and Lab Directors.

Skills

Quality assurance leadership

Staff supervision

Laboratory accreditation

Forensic science experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry, or forensic science

Job description

Wisconsin Department of Justice is seeking a Forensic Science Director to lead the Quality Assurance Program across the Wisconsin State Crime Laboratories. The role reports to the Administrator of the Division of Forensic Sciences and advises Lab Directors on policy and accreditation matters.

The position involves formulating rules and procedures, managing accreditation and audits, and addressing complex quality issues, with fiscal oversight for training and instrumentation.