Forensic Supervisor / Technical Leader (Biology Unit)

Duties

The Forensic Supervisor / Technical Leader (Biology Unit) job responsibilities include:

• Evidence examination for the presence of biological material and, when necessary, the collection of trace material; performance of serological and DNA testing.
• Ensure Biology Unit compliance with the FBI Quality Assurance Standards for Forensic DNA Testing Laboratories.
• Supervises staff, which includes prioritizing and assigning work; conducting performance evaluations; ensuring staff is trained; ensuring employees follow policies and procedures; maintaining a healthy and safe working environment; and, making hiring, termination, and disciplinary decisions or recommendations.
• Performs all essential duties and responsibilities of a Forensic Scientist IV.
• Maintains quality within the Unit by conducting internal audits and ensuring compliance with accreditation standards pursuant to applicable Texas statutes.
• Develops, implements and continuously monitors unit policies, procedures and quality assurance measures; reviews unit non-conformances.
• Ensures proficiency and competency testing for all unit staff in compliance with accreditation requirements.
• Ensures maintenance and repair of laboratory equipment.
• Evaluates and implements new policies, techniques, procedures, and instrumentation; supervises, reviews and approves unit validation studies.
• Develops, implements and monitors employee training program; develops annual professional development plan for unit employees.
• Create, coordinate and provide training activities and presentations for internal and external clients.
• Assists the Forensic Science Division Manager in the development and administration of the unit’s annual budget; submits purchase authorization requests.
• Responsible for casework management, including approving and coordinating outsourcing of evidence, prioritizing and assigning casework and other tasks.
• Maintains and prepares unit technical, quality and administrative records.
• Oversees and evaluates employee performance; establishes performance metrics and productivity goals for unit members; approves employee work schedules and leave requests; makes hiring, termination, and disciplinary recommendations.

Working Conditions

• Applicants for this position must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility. Due to CJIS requirements related to system access, the following will result in being disqualified for this position: Felony Convictions, Felony Deferred Adjudication, Class A Misdemeanor Conviction, Class B Misdemeanor Convictions in the last 10 years, Class A Misdemeanor Deferred Adjudication, Class B Misdemeanor Deferred Adjudication in the last 10 years, an Open Arrest for Any Criminal Offense (Felony or Misdemeanor), and ALL Family Violence Convictions regardless of class.
• Depending on assignment, positions in this class typically require touching, talking, hearing, seeing, grasping, standing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, walking and repetitive motions.

 Earn a Degree in Crime Scene Investigation, Forensic Science, Computer Forensics or Forensic Psychology

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in a natural science or forensic science with undergraduate or graduate course work in biochemistry, genetics, molecular biology, and statistics and/or population genetics. The candidate shall have a minimum of 12 semester hours (or the equivalent) that cover the required subject areas. At least 3 of the semester hours (or the equivalent) must be a graduate level course.
• Must successfully complete or have previously completed the FBI sponsored auditor training within one year of appointment.
• Five (5) years of relevant forensic laboratory experience including two (2) years of supervisory/lead experience.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Must pass Drug screen and Provide a buccal DNA sample after date of hire.
• Ability to comply with all Texas Forensic Science Commission requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Expert command of the English language, both oral and written, and experience writing professional/technical reports for various audience types.

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