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Los Angeles County Department of Human Resources · 22 hours ago

Chief Forensic Laboratories

LA Metro Area

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$12,712.98/mo - $19,771.24/mo

2+ years exp

The Los Angeles County Department of Human Resources is seeking a dynamic, forward-thinking scientific leader to serve as Chief Forensic Laboratories. In this role, the incumbent will oversee the Forensic Laboratory Division, ensuring accreditation and scientific integrity while guiding multidisciplinary scientific teams in high-profile medico-legal investigations.

Government

Growth Opportunities

Hiring Manager

Jasmine Hines

Responsibilities

Direct the Forensic Laboratory Division and its scientific teams

Oversee toxicology, DNA, and chemical analysis operations

Ensure accreditation, quality assurance, and scientific excellence

Drive research, innovation, and staff development

Represent the division in legal proceedings as an expert witness

Manage budgets, resources, and grants

Qualification

Forensic laboratory managementToxicology expertiseDNA analysisQuality assuranceResearchInnovationExpert witness testimonyBudget managementStaff developmentLeadership

Required

A Doctorate degree from an accredited college with specialization in chemistry, biochemistry, toxicology, pharmacology, criminalistics, physics, or biology

Two years of experience supervising personnel in a forensic sciences laboratory

Preferred

A Master's degree from an accredited college with specialization in chemistry, biochemistry, toxicology, pharmacology, criminalistics, physics, or biology -AND- three (3) years of experience supervising personnel in a forensic sciences laboratory

A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in chemistry, biochemistry, toxicology, pharmacology, criminalistics, physics, or biology -AND- four (4) years' experience supervising personnel in a forensic sciences laboratory as a Supervising Criminalist I within the County of Los Angeles

Company

Los Angeles County Department of Human Resources

The County of Los Angeles provides those committed to a career in public service with boundless opportunities, a platform for professional and personal growth, and the ability to truly make a difference in people's lives.

Founded in 1923

Los Angeles, California, USA

10001+ employees