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Oakland County, Michigan Government · 1 day ago

ADMINISTRATOR FORENSIC LAB SERVICES

Pontiac, MI

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$108K/yr - $145K/yr

6+ years exp

Oakland County, Michigan Government is a leading public service organization committed to strengthening communities and delivering essential services. The Administrator Forensic Lab Services will oversee daily operations, staff, and quality systems of the Sheriff’s Office Forensic Lab Services, ensuring compliance with accreditation standards and providing leadership for continuous improvement.

Government Administration

Responsibilities

Supervise, schedule, train, and support all Forensic Lab personnel

Develop operational plans and objectives aligned with law enforcement regulations and accreditation requirements

Oversee, evaluate, and update laboratory policies, procedures, and the Laboratory Management System

Ensure full implementation of Quality Control and Quality Assurance Programs

Review and approve all laboratory procedures and methods

Manage equipment maintenance, calibration, and documentation

Process required paperwork and documentation for regulatory and accrediting agencies

Prepare and present monthly, annual, and special reports

Lead and participate in special projects as directed

Utilize Countywide and department-specific software for reporting, tracking, and documentation

Qualification

Forensic laboratory experienceSupervisory dutiesQuality Control ProgramsOperational planningBiologyChemistry degreeDocumentation skillsLeadershipCollaborationCommunication

Required

Possess a Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in Biology, Chemistry, Criminal Justice or a closely related field; AND Have at least six (6) years of full-time work experience in a forensic laboratory experience involving at least (1) year performing lead or supervisory duties in a laboratory setting; OR Possess a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Biology, Chemistry, Criminal Justice or a closely related field; AND Have at least eight (8) years of full-time work experience in a forensic laboratory experience involving at least one (1) year experience performing lead or supervisory duties in a laboratory setting

Have not been convicted of a violation of criminal law. (Criminal law generally includes all offenses except traffic law, conservation law and liquor law. In general, conviction for a violation of criminal law is automatically disqualifying.)

Possess a valid motor vehicle operator's or chauffeur's license

Pass the total examination, including the employment physical established for this classification

Satisfactorily complete the six-month probationary period

Must maintain a valid motor vehicle operator's or chauffeur's license, firearms qualification and deputization status

A field investigation will be conducted covering an evaluation of employment, school, home, criminal, military or other personal records. Any conviction or convictions for moving traffic violations, accidents, non-moving traffic violations, or violations of other laws will be reviewed by the Sheriff's Office before an applicant can be appointed. Information obtained during the background investigation will be considered in the hiring decision. Convictions of the Domestic Violence Statute will be a disqualifying factor