MSP FORENSIC SCIENTIST SUPERVISOR

State of Maryland
Any Location, MD
Job Description
The Forensic Scientist Supervisor is responsible for the daily operations of the Biology Section's Technical Unit, overseeing the activities of the Technical Unit forensic scientists and managing the validations and laboratory support.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, biochemistry, genetics, medical technology, pharmaceutical science or related physical, natural or forensic science
  • Five years of experience in comparative analysis or scientific evaluation of evidence in the discipline supervised
  • Experience in providing testimony as an expert witness in moot or criminal court
  • Four of the five years of experience must be in comparative analysis or scientific evaluation of forensic biological evidence
  • Successful completion of a minimum of 3 courses in Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology
  • Experience as a Technical Assessor for ANAB, A2LA and/or FBI QAS
  • Expert witness testimony in serology, DNA and/or admissibility hearings
  • Two years as a supervisor or lead examiner in a forensic workplace preferentially DNA focus
  • American Board of Criminalist certification (emphasis in Molecular Biology)
  • Motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland

Benefits

  • State of Maryland benefits
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