Laboratory Accreditation Specialist 1
About The Position
The Laboratory Accreditation Specialist (LAS) 1, SG-18, will report to the Laboratory Accreditation Specialist 2, SG-23, and will provide support to the Office of Forensic Services (OFS) and the State Commission on Forensic Science. The duties of the LAS 1 will include assisting the LAS 2 in the review of accreditation documentation submitted by forensic laboratories; resolving issues with non-conforming work submitted by laboratories; promoting uniform methodologies by preparing summaries and spreadsheets using data from proficiency test providers; collecting and organizing documentation of proficiency test participation by laboratories to verify compliance; assisting in coordination of work group meetings; identifying host sites for training activities and organizing specialized forensic training courses across the State; and assisting in the development and administration of web based specialized forensic training. The LAS 1 will also assure that pertinent information on accreditation maintenance and proficiency testing is gathered and disseminated to members of the Commission on Forensic Science and DNA Subcommittee; develop and administer annual workload surveys to assess laboratory productivity; assist the LAS 2 with Requests for Proposals, Requests for Applications, and Federal Grant Applications; and prepare summary reports and other presentation materials for use by the Commission on Forensic Science and the DNA subcommittee to fulfill their accreditation responsibilities. Approximately 5% travel is required.
Requirements
- A bachelor's degree, preferably in a natural science, and two years of appropriate experience either in an accredited forensic laboratory, a medical/health laboratory, or an office of forensic services.
- A master's degree in a natural science may substitute for one year of the required experience.
Responsibilities
- Assist in the review of accreditation documentation submitted by forensic laboratories
- Resolve issues with non-conforming work submitted by laboratories
- Promote uniform methodologies by preparing summaries and spreadsheets using data from proficiency test providers
- Collect and organize documentation of proficiency test participation by laboratories to verify compliance
- Assist in coordination of work group meetings
- Identify host sites for training activities and organizing specialized forensic training courses across the State
- Assist in the development and administration of web based specialized forensic training
- Assure that pertinent information on accreditation maintenance and proficiency testing is gathered and disseminated to members of the Commission on Forensic Science and DNA Subcommittee
- Develop and administer annual workload surveys to assess laboratory productivity
- Assist the LAS 2 with Requests for Proposals, Requests for Applications, and Federal Grant Applications
- Prepare summary reports and other presentation materials for use by the Commission on Forensic Science and the DNA subcommittee to fulfill their accreditation responsibilities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
