A Master's Degree in a Natural or Physical Science, or Administration (e.g. Public Administration, Business Administration or Criminal Justice);
AND
A minimum of six (6) years satisfactory, court-qualified, casework experience in three (3) or more of the following areas of Trace Examination in an accredited laboratory: fire debris analysis, forensic unknown analysis, paint analysis, fracture match/physical fit analysis, explosives analysis, glass analysis, or impressions (footwear and tire).
OR
Eight (8) years of qualifying Trace casework experience as described above.

Responsible for the supervision of a team of Forensic Scientists in forensic laboratory procedures and the preparation of reports of forensic findings.
Responsible for technical problem solving of analytical methods and for the oversight of staffing, automation, validation, training, quality assurance, safety, and proficiency testing in the laboratory.
Responsible for continuing education programs.
Develops and implements industry standard analytical methods and validation plans for accreditation scope extensions.
Consults with the Director of Quality Assurance regarding laboratory quality issues and accreditation matters.
Performs Trace Evidence and Fire Debris analyses.

Resumes will be evaluated to determine whether candidates will proceed to the interview phase of the process.
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