Criminalist III, Forensic Biology (DNA) Supervisor - SFPD (8262)

City & County of San Francisco (CA)•San Francisco, CA

52d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the general direction of the Criminalistics Laboratory Manager, the Criminalist III supervises the day-to-day activities of the Forensic Biology (DNA) Unit of the San Francisco Police Department Criminalistics Laboratory. The San Francisco Police Department Criminalistics Laboratory is divided into three areas: General Criminalistics (chemical analysis; including forensic breath alcohol program), Firearms / Impression Evidence and Trace Evidence, and Forensic Biology (DNA).

Requirements

Education: Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in criminalistics, chemistry, biochemistry, molecular biology, or a closely related field
Experience: Four (4) years of full-time professional casework experience working in a forensic DNA laboratory performing duties of a criminalist (equivalent to the City's 8260 Criminalist II classification).
License: Possession of a valid driver's license.
Course work must include the subject areas of forensic science, biochemistry, genetics, molecular biology, or other subjects that provide a basic understanding of the foundation of forensic DNA analysis. Course work must include 9 (nine) cumulative semester hours or equivalent that cover the required subject areas.

Nice To Haves

Experience with computer database management related to forensic DNA analysis.

Responsibilities

Reviews requests for laboratory services as to the merit, urgency, and scope of the request.
Develops, updates and implements written procedures to ensure compliance with ASCLD/LAB accreditation and federally mandated DNA Quality Assurance Standards for Forensic Testing Laboratories.
Provides technical assistance to staff in the examination and evaluation of physical evidence.
Coaches, reviews, and corrects the work of subordinate staff; measures the performance of subordinate staff and recommend disciplinary action when appropriate.
Conducts administrative and technical reviews of case files and reports.
Oversees safety programs.
Ensures current test methodologies satisfy court requirements for validity and admissibility as evidence
Administering proficiency testing (internal and external), reviewing results and recommending remedial action as necessary.
Prepares written budget requests; manages state and/or federal grant programs.
Prepares the DNA Unit for yearly audits.
Performs the more complex identification, analyses and interpretation of physical evidence, including biological material such as blood, semen, and saliva.
Presents court testimony as an expert witness concerning conclusions drawn from laboratory examinations and analyses.
Related duties as assigned.