Senior CODIS Lab Supervisor - DNA Kit Operations

Texas A&M International; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Department of Public Safety in Texas is seeking a senior supervisor for the CODIS Section of the Crime Lab. You will oversee CODIS Technicians, manage DNA Collection Kits and related data, and contribute to program goals and procedures.

The role requires extensive supervisory experience, knowledge of laboratory procedures, and the ability to develop schedules and standards while working under limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and review offender PII, DNA Collection Kit and related data entry of CODIS Crime Laboratory Technicians.
• Respond to client and analyst questions/issues.
• Conduct and administer various personnel-related actions, e.g. counseling, performance evaluations, metrics.
• Coordinate and organize DNA Collection kit destruction events.
• Oversee the maintenance and handling of DNA Collection Kits, including receipt, barcoding, storage, return, destruction and inventory.
• Train and oversee CODIS Crime Laboratory Technicians; prepare/develop training aids.
• Perform CODIS Crime Laboratory Technician duties as necessary.
• Order supplies to support the CODIS section.
• Attends work regularly and observes approved work hours in accordance with agency leave and attendance policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job description

Texas Department of Public Safety in Texas is seeking a senior supervisor for the CODIS Section of the Crime Lab. You will oversee CODIS Technicians, manage DNA Collection Kits and related data, and contribute to program goals and procedures.

The role requires extensive supervisory experience, knowledge of laboratory procedures, and the ability to develop schedules and standards while working under limited supervision.