Forensic Lab Supervisor Quality Control

Key Responsibilities:

• Must demonstrate proficiency in all principal duties of a Forensic Scientist I, II, and III as well as a group lead.
• Oversees staff and activities of the department, distributes / assigns work, and determines priorities, and schedules non-routine procedures.
• Performs personnel related functions (hiring, training, continuing education, disciplinary action, terminations, etc). Resolves work related problems with staff and conduct performance appraisals as required.
• Initiates quality-control measures and monitors quality of work for adherence to laboratory standards.
• Performs duties of forensic scientists as necessitated by absence or peak workload.
• Responsible for planning and implementation of new instruments, methods, corrective actions, SOP updates.
• Prepare staff for Federal, CAP and State inspections.
• Responsible for departments' annual competency testing process and documentation.
• Interacts in a professional manner with inter-departmental teams and groups. Participates in leadership meetings with laboratory management.
• Frequent communications across all shifts with the department staff is required.
• Performs other duties as directed by managers, directors and/or RPs.

• Bachelor of Science or Art degree in medical technology, biological science or related field; BS/BA degrees in non-related field must include a minimum sixteen (16) semester hours in Chemistry, sixteen (16) semester hours in Biology, and three (3) semester hours of Mathematics; or as required by applicable regulations.
• 6 years for a MT or 7 years for BS/BA degree.
• One year experience in a SAMHSA certified laboratory.
• Ability to perform routine and repetitive motions, such as pipetting.
• Ability to stand or sit for long periods of time.
• Experience in a SAMHSA certified laboratory.
• Must have the ability to establish work priorities for self and others and handle several procedures simultaneously including troubleshooting instruments and other problems/issues.
• Ability to schedule and manage resources to meet department goals.
• Ability to effectively communicate with co-workers within and outside of the department.
• Ability to communicate with clients and provide high quality customer service.
• Required to protect patient confidentiality at all times.