Forensic Scientist Technical Leader

Job Description: This position is located in the Department of Forensic Sciences (DFS). The mission of the DFS is to provide high-quality, timely, accurate, and reliable forensic science services using best practices and best available technology, focusing on unbiased science and transparency, to enhance public safety and health.                                   

 The incumbent is responsible for providing expert guidance and advice, and overseeing technical aspects of FCU analysis programs, with the specific objective of ensuring that these programs adhere to best practices, remain technically relevant, and comply with accreditation requirements and quality assurance standards.

  Oversee the technical operations of FCU laboratory and ensure that the methodologies and procedures used in performing casework comply with established standards, accepted best practices, and accreditation requirements and remain appropriate and relevant in the context of emerging novel psychoactive substances and technologies. Provides technical guidance to other forensic chemists on a continuing basis to ensure quality control.

  Oversees FCU laboratory quality system to ensure compliance with all associated quality standards pertaining DFS FSL Quality Assurance Manual and ISO/IEC 17025 based accreditation standards.  Evaluate and documents approval of all validations and methods used by the FCU to analyze casework. Propose new or modified analytical standard operating procedures (SOPs) used by the chemist in FCU.            

To Apply:  To be considered for this employment opportunity, you will be required to submit a formal application. Please visit the DC Careers website at: https://careers.dc.gov (reference Job ID #31574). We look forward to reviewing your application!