State of Maryland · 15 hours ago
MSP FORENSIC SCIENTIST SUPERVISOR
Maryland, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expThe State of Maryland is seeking a Forensic Scientist Supervisor for the Forensic Sciences Division. This role is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the Biology Section's Technical Unit, managing forensic scientists, and ensuring compliance with quality standards while performing minimal casework analysis and providing expert testimony.
Government Administration
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Oversee the Technical Unit
Oversee the Proficiency Testing Program for the Biology Section
Review Casework Analysis
Successfully complete proficiency tests according to the documented schedule
Undergo training and competency testing
Annual Review of the Biology Section Quality System as required by the FBI Quality Assurance Standards
Annual review of casework and database files as required by the FBI Quality Assurance Standards
Coordinate with the Forensic Scientist Manager, other Biology Supervisors, and other Unit Supervisors within the Forensic Sciences Division on issues involving Forensic Biology
Qualification
Required
A Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, biochemistry, genetics, medical technology, pharmaceutical science or related physical, natural or forensic science from an accredited college or university
Five years of experience in comparative analysis or scientific evaluation of evidence in the discipline supervised including experience in providing testimony as an expert witness in moot or criminal court
Applicants must have successfully completed a minimum of (3) courses in the subject areas of Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology for a total of (9) cumulative semester hours
Applicants must have successfully completed coursework covering Statistics and/or Population Genetics
Four of the five years of the experience must be in comparative analysis or scientific evaluation of forensic biological evidence to include experience in courtroom testimony as expert witness in moot or criminal court
Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland
Candidates appointed to this classification must possess the certification or license required by the governing body of the forensic discipline associated with the job duties for the specific position
Employees in this classification are subject to call 24 hours a day and, therefore, are required to provide the agency with a telephone number where they can be reached
Employees in this classification are subject to random substance abuse testing in accordance with Code of Maryland Regulation 17.04.09, Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs
Candidates for positions in this classification will be subject to an initial drug screening, a physical examination, submission of a DNA sample, and a complete criminal background investigation, to include a polygraph examination before permanent appointment can be made
Preferred
Work experience in an ISO 17025-accredited laboratory
Experience as a Technical Assessor for ANAB, A2LA and/or FBI QAS
Expert witness testimony in serology, DNA and/or admissibility hearings
Two years as a supervisor or lead examiner in a forensic workplace preferentially DNA focus
American Board of Criminalist certification (emphasis in Molecular Biology)
Benefits
STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS
Company
State of Maryland
Maryland is on the path to becoming the best state in the nation.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Michael Piercy
Senior Advisor for Program Innovation to the Chief Technology Officer State of Maryland, MDTHINK
Michele Thomas
Chief Technology Officer, State of Maryland
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