Senior Forensic Toxicology Lab Manager

Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department; Las Vegas, Northern (NV, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department is seeking an incumbent to coordinate and lead the Forensic Laboratory Toxicology Detail. The role includes managing personnel, auditing programs, and formulating policy and operational recommendations under the Director of Laboratory Services.

The ideal candidate will have extensive supervisory experience in a forensic lab, strong written and oral communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and

Qualifications

• Five years of full-time forensic scientist professional work experience.
• Supervisory experience in a forensic laboratory and testifying to forensic science matters in a court of law as an expert witness.
• Experience interpreting, applying, and implementing rules, regulations, laws, policies, and procedures.
• The ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines while paying attention to details.
• The ability to write and oversee grants.
• The ability to convey scientific/technical information in an understandable manner.
• The ability to communicate effectively, including public speaking.
• The ability to identify technical problems, propose remedial actions, and verify their implementation.
• Knowledge of Quality Management as it applies to Forensic Science.
• Knowledge of Proficiency Testing Programs as it applies to Forensic Science.
• Knowledge of ISO 17025 requirements.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Nevada driver's license.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Grant writing

Public speaking

Scientific communication

Team collaboration

Policy interpretation

Quality management

Proficiency testing

ISO 17025 knowledge

Nevada driver license

Education

Bachelor's in chemical/physical/biological/forensic science

Chemistry credits 24

Master's degree desirable

Job description

Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department is seeking an incumbent to coordinate and lead the Forensic Laboratory Toxicology Detail. The role includes managing personnel, auditing programs, and formulating policy and operational recommendations under the Director of Laboratory Services.

The ideal candidate will have extensive supervisory experience in a forensic lab, strong written and oral communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and