Sheriff's Forensic Science Supervisor

Duties

In this position, depending on assignment, you will:

• Oversee the DNA section, Comparative sections (Firearm and Latent Print) or Quality Assurance management of the laboratory; direct staff in the research and validation of new techniques, procedures, methods, and equipment used in the laboratory.
• Coordinate daily laboratory operations, including scheduling, prioritizing work, and directing staff activities; may perform casework as needed.
• Supervise section staff, including report review, performance evaluation, assignment balance, and employee discipline.
• Provide leadership to further department-based strategies that align with county goals, mission and core values for diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Support training initiatives and contribute to the development of reports, documentation, and operational materials.
• Manage laboratory quality systems by initiating corrective/preventative actions and facilitating continuous improvement.
• Administer key laboratory programs such as performance monitoring, document control, and standard operating procedure development.
• Maintain quality assurance and quality control records to ensure compliance and operational integrity.
• Prepare and monitor section budgets and manage related expenditures.
• Testify in court as needed and oversee the testimony of laboratory staff; participate in internal audits and compliance reviews.
• Abide by Hennepin County’s core values and non-discrimination and respectful workplace policy.

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

Requirements

Need to have:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in biology, genetics, forensic science, chemistry or a closely related field -AND- three years or more of forensic laboratory experience.

Nice to have:

• Experience:
• • In supervising including working with employee labor agreements, hiring, and performance management.
  • Directing laboratory staff in the research and validation of new techniques, procedures, methods, and equipment used in a laboratory.
  • Managing a Quality System.
  • Managing technical operations of a forensic science discipline.
  • Participating in internal and/or external audits.
  • Testifying in the court of law as an expert witness in a forensic science discipline.
  • As a trained ANAB ISO/IEC 17025 Forensic Laboratory Assessor.
• Knowledge of:
• Goals and objectives relating to the major functions of a forensics laboratory.
• Budget management.
• Knowledge and experience with ISO/IEC 17025 and relevant Forensic Science standards, the accreditation assessment process and compliance activities
• Ability to:
• Plan, assign, and direct the work of staff.
• Work effectively with peers and with multiple levels of stakeholders within an organization.
• Exhibit strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• DNA Supervisor only:
• Successful completion of at least 9 credit hours of coursework in biology- or chemistry- related areas that provide an understanding of the foundation of DNA analysis, as well as completion of coursework in statistics and/or population genetics.

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