Forensic Science Administrator II - Forensic Biology/Dna Program Manager

State of Illinois; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Illinois State Police, Forensic Sciences Command, seeks a statewide Forensic Biology/DNA Program Manager to direct forensic biology and DNA programs, oversee quality assurance, and manage personnel and equipment. You will report to headquarters in Springfield with a hybrid schedule of 3–5 days in the office.

Required: Bachelor's in natural or forensic science (master's preferred), at least three years of forensic science experience at the caseworker level, and advanced DNA casework

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in natural or forensic science; master's preferred.
• At least 3 years of professional forensic science work experience at caseworker level.
• Advanced knowledge in DNA casework and indexing.
• Preferred: Five years advanced caseworker level experience with laboratory techniques.
• Preferred: Two years supervising subordinate staff.
• Preferred: Experience developing and enforcing forensic laboratory policies and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Directs administration of forensic biology and DNA programs.
• Manages quality assurance.
• Reviews research proposals.
• Oversees personnel and equipment resources.
• Reports to headquarters in Springfield with a hybrid work schedule 3–5 days in office.

Skills

DNA casework

Laboratory techniques

Supervisory experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in natural or forensic science

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Serves as the statewide Forensic Biology/DNA Program Manager within the Illinois State Police Forensic Sciences Command. Directs administration of forensic biology and DNA programs, manages quality assurance, reviews research proposals, and oversees personnel and equipment resources. Reports to headquarters in Springfield with an anticipated hybrid work schedule of 3-5 days per week in office.

Key qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in natural or forensic science (master's preferred)
• Three years of professional forensic science work experience at caseworker level
• Advanced knowledge and skills in DNA casework and/or indexing
• Preferred: Five years advanced caseworker level experience with laboratory techniques
• Preferred: Two years supervising subordinate staff
• Preferred: Experience developing and enforcing forensic laboratory policies and quality standards