Quality Manager of the Forensic Division

• May assist director(s) in interviewing and hiring new section employees.
• Maintain/control unit/section-specific manuals.
• Administer proficiency testing program.
• Plan and conduct internal audits of laboratory sections as required by ANAB.
• Facilitate professional development for employees.
• Monitor courtroom testimony of employees.
• Prepare and implement corrective action(s) for identified, non-conformance to policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with accreditation standards. 
• Maintain and update the Quality Manual with approved revisions
• Plan activities associated with accreditation. 
• Research and prepare quality assurance policies. 
• Prepare administrative and quality assurance-related reports.
• Ensure a timely response to all inquiries made by external accreditation bodies.
• Assist with the managing of laboratory safety policies. 
• Facilitate instrument calibration and preventive maintenance for equipment.

 Basic Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Full knowledge of the ISO 17025 standards and ANAB supplemental requirements.
• Full knowledge of the policies and procedures of the Forensic Group.
• Extensive quality experience. 
• Ability to write Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s).
• Ability to design validation studies.
• Excellent problem-solving skills. 
• Ability to supervise projects.
• Ability to make managerial decisions.
• Ability to problem solve / troubleshoot.

Minimum Education Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a natural science, forensic science, or closely related field required.  Master’s degree in a natural science, forensic science, or closely related field preferred.  

Experience – Minimum Qualifications 

Five years of total laboratory experience including two years of laboratory management, forensic technical supervision or QA/QC management experience.

It is strongly preferred that applicants have:

• Knowledge of general forensic testing, techniques, and methods.
• Knowledge of the practices, techniques, standard test procedures and safety principles followed by and involved in a laboratory.
• Ability to understand, apply, and explain the provisions of the policies, procedures, specifications, standards, and guidelines governing assigned unit activities.
• Ability to analyze and determine the applicability of laboratory data to draw conclusions and make recommendations.
• Ability to give oral and written instructions in a precise, understandable manner.
• Ability to write general, statistical, and technical reports.
• Ability to maintain records.

CRIMINAL RECORD CHECK REQUIRED.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG AND PHYSICAL ARE REQUIRED.

BOSTON RESIDENCY IS REQUIRED.

Terms:

Union/Salary Plan/Grade: Forensic Group of the BPD Detectives / CRM IV

Hours Per Week: 35