Supervisor Forensic Services

New York State Police; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The New York State Police is seeking a Supervisor Forensic Services in the Toxicology section of the Forensic Investigation Center in Albany.

You will oversee the technical and scientific functions of all toxicology analyses, supervise testing procedures and reporting, and resolve analytical challenges while ensuring training, quality assurance, safety and compliance with ANSI/ANAB, ISO standards and NYS DCJS requirements.

Qualifications

• A Master’s Degree in a Natural, Physical, or Forensic Science, Administration (e.g. Public Administration, Business Administration, or Criminal Justice) or Computer Science;
• AND
• Have a minimum of four (4) years satisfactory experience performing the duties of a Forensic Scientist or its equivalent in another laboratory.
• OR
• Ten (10) years satisfactory experience performing the duties of a Forensic Scientist or its equivalent in another laboratory may be considered as a substitute for a Master’s Degree.
• Minimum qualifications must be met by the closing date of the posting.
• Any employee assigned to any lab will be required to undergo additional pre-employment screenings including a urine drug screening and polygraph.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the administration of the technical and scientific operations of the Toxicology section, including supervision of a team of Forensic Scientists following forensic laboratory procedures and preparing reports of forensic findings.
• Provide oversight of the Breath Calibration Program, including supervision of a team of Forensic Scientists, in the preparation of breath calibration reports, monitoring of related quality assurance activities, and compliance with state regulations.
• Responsible for technical problem solving of analytical methods and for the oversight of training, quality assurance, safety, and proficiency testing in the laboratory.
• Responsible for continuing education programs and serves as a resource person for criminal justice personnel and other traffic safety partners.
• Provide overall section case management.
• Consult with the Associate Director/Quality Assurance regarding laboratory quality issues and accreditation matters.
• Perform other related duties as directed by the Director, Assistant Director, Associate Director (Toxicology), or Laboratory Captains.

Education

Master's Degree in Natural/Physical/Forensic Science, Administration (Public Administration/Business Administration/Criminal Justice) or Computer Science

Job description

Duties Description

The Supervisor Forensic Services assigned to the Toxicology section at the Forensic Investigation Center is responsible for administration of the technical and scientific functions of all forensic analysis performed in the Toxicology section, including supervision of testing procedures and reports of findings; technical problem solving and analytical methods; and for the oversight of training, quality assurance, safety, adherence to American National Standards Institute (ANSI) National Accreditation Board (ANAB), ISO Standards, standards established by the NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services and proficiency testing.

Description

The Supervisor Forensic Services assigned to the Toxicology section at the Forensic Investigation Center is responsible for administration of the technical and scientific functions of all forensic analysis performed in the Toxicology section, including supervision of testing procedures and reports of findings; technical problem solving and analytical methods; and for the oversight of training, quality assurance, safety, adherence to American National Standards Institute (ANSI) National Accreditation Board (ANAB), ISO Standards, standards established by the NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services and proficiency testing.

DUTIES

• Responsible for the administration of the technical and scientific operations of the Toxicology section, including supervision of a team of Forensic Scientists following forensic laboratory procedures and preparing reports of forensic findings.
• Provide oversight of the Breath Calibration Program, including supervision of a team of Forensic Scientists, in the preparation of breath calibration reports, monitoring of related quality assurance activities, and compliance with state regulations.
• Responsible for technical problem solving of analytical methods and for the oversight of training, quality assurance, safety, and proficiency testing in the laboratory.
• Responsible for continuing education programs and serves as a resource person for criminal justice personnel and other traffic safety partners.
• Provide overall section case management.
• Consult with the Associate Director/Quality Assurance regarding laboratory quality issues and accreditation matters.
• Perform other related duties as directed by the Director, Assistant Director, Associate Director (Toxicology), or Laboratory Captains.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• A Master's Degree in a Natural, Physical, or Forensic Science, Administration (e.g. Public Administration, Business Administration, or Criminal Justice) or Computer Science;
• AND
• Have a minimum of four (4) years satisfactory experience performing the duties of a Forensic Scientist or its equivalent in another laboratory.
• OR
• Ten (10) years satisfactory experience performing the duties of a Forensic Scientist or its equivalent in another laboratory may be considered as a substitute for a Master's Degree.
• Minimum qualifications must be met by the closing date of the posting.
• Any employee assigned to any lab will be required to undergo additional pre-employment screenings including a urine drug screening and polygraph.

Additional Comments

The New York State Police will not offer permanent employment to any candidate unless the candidate provides documentation that they are authorized to accept work in the United States on a permanent basis. It is the policy of the New York State Police not to hire F1 or H1 visa holders for permanent employment or to sponsor non-immigrant aliens for temporary work authorization visas or for permanent residence.

The New York State Police values a diverse and inclusive workforce where the unique skills of all employees are valued in support of the mission of the Division. Qualified candidates are considered for employment without the regard to age, race, color, religion, gender identity and expression, disability, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. The New York State Police is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that accept all applications from a wide range of candidates.

The New York State Police complies with federal and state laws and makes reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and/or sincerely held religious belief. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the Division Personnel Office at [phone] or [e-mail].