Lead DNA Forensic Scientist - ISO 17025 & QA Lead

DC Department of Human Resources; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Forensic Sciences (DFS) within the DC government seeks a technology leader to oversee all aspects of laboratory technology, aligning with managers to ensure ISO 17025 accreditation and FBI QAS compliance for forensic DNA testing laboratories. The role manages all technical aspects from case intake through reporting and customer communication.

Responsibilities include evaluating methods, training scientists, developing and validating new processes, performing technical reviews,

Qualifications

• Biological science, agriculture, chemistry, or related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Oversee technology management for DFS and align with lab managers to ensure ISO 17025 and FBI QAS compliance.
• Ensure seamless DNA biology operations from case intake to lab processing and customer communication.
• Evaluate existing methods, train staff, and develop/validate new processes; perform technical reviews.

Job description

The Department of Forensic Sciences (DFS) within the DC government seeks a technology leader to oversee all aspects of laboratory technology, aligning with managers to ensure ISO 17025 accreditation and FBI QAS compliance for forensic DNA testing laboratories. The role manages all technical aspects from case intake through reporting and customer communication.

Responsibilities include evaluating methods, training scientists, developing and validating new processes, performing technical reviews,