Forensic Scientist Supervisor

State of North Carolina

10d • $86,005 - $92,400

About The Position

The State Crime Laboratory of the Department of Justice maintains a full service forensic science laboratory to assist all law enforcement agencies in North Carolina in the investigation of criminal matters. The Laboratory’s mission is to provide state-of-the-art forensic services in the areas of drug analysis, blood alcohol/drug content, firearms, latent prints, footwear and tire tracks, forensic biology, computer forensics, and trace evidence. The services are provided from a central laboratory in Raleigh, N.C. and regional laboratories located in Edneyville, N.C. and Greensboro, N.C. The primary purpose of the Forensic Scientist Supervisor is to directly supervise a group of Forensic Scientists within the Toxicology Section. The position will also perform limited casework of all levels, prepare written reports of the results of the analyses; provide expert testimony in court on the results of the analysis, and perform collateral duties as assigned by management. This position is responsible for the management of time and directing the activities of a group of analysts. Management duties include assigning and managing casework, making special case assignments, assigning laboratory and administrative duties, Performance Management Evaluations, counseling and discipline of employees, administrative and management reports for the group, ensuring new analysts are properly trained and tested before beginning casework, and ensuring team members have received necessary training to complete assigned tasks. The selected candidate will undergo and must successfully complete a comprehensive background investigation which may take several months to complete. The background investigation includes: • polygraph • credit and arrest checks • interviews with associates to include personal and business references, past employers, and neighbors • verification of education achievement • fingerprinting • urinalysis drug screening

Requirements

• At least seven years of Forensic Toxicology Laboratory experience
• Experience with Forensic Advantage Laboratory Information Management System.
• Certification by the American Board of Forensic Toxicology.
• Public speaking experience and ability to communicate confidently in professional and public settings.
• Experience testifying as an expert in the field of forensic toxicology.
• Bachelor's degree with a major in chemistry, toxicology, pharmaceutical science with chemistry concentration (organic, inorganic, analytical or physical), forensic science (with concentration in chemistry or toxicology), biochemistry, pharmacology or closely related curriculum from an appropriately accredited institution and six years of experience performing bench level analysis in drug chemistry / toxicology; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must obtain individual certification consistent with international and ISO standards within eighteen months of the date the analyst becomes eligible to seek certification according to the standards of the certifying entity.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise a group of Forensic Scientists within the Toxicology Section
• Perform limited casework of all levels
• Prepare written reports of the results of the analyses
• Provide expert testimony in court on the results of the analysis
• Perform collateral duties as assigned by management
• Assigning and managing casework
• Making special case assignments
• Assigning laboratory and administrative duties
• Performance Management Evaluations
• Counseling and discipline of employees
• Administrative and management reports for the group
• Ensuring new analysts are properly trained and tested before beginning casework
• Ensuring team members have received necessary training to complete assigned tasks

Benefits

• Eligible state employees are entitled to comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees