Laboratory Manager II
Recruitment #060407-MGBB02-350400
Closing Date: 6/20/2007 11:59:00 PM
Salary: Yearly: $51,405.00/Min - $64,256.00/Mid
Contact:
Hal G. Brown, Deputy Director
Delaware Office of the Chief Medical Examiner
Forensic Sciences Laboratory
200 South Adams St., Wilmington, DE 19801
Phone: (302)577-3420 ext. 206
Cell Phone: (302)668-8888
E-mail: (W) hal.brown from state.de.us
SUMMARY STATEMENT
This position supervises and manages all administrative and technical aspects of the DNA Lab within the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. The incumbent is the DNA Technical Leader. Responsibilities include conducting and directing validation studies; directing quality control procedures; researching and implementing new and advanced technologies in DNA analysis; performing technical review of cases and evaluating the work of DNA Analyst; training employees in DNA techniques; writing reports of test results; and testifying in court as an expert witness in the field of forensic DNA analysis.
SELECTIVE REQUIREMENT
Selective Requirements must be met in addition to the job requirements. Applicants who do not possess the selective requirement will not be qualified.
1. Possession of a Masters degree in Biology, Chemistry, or Forensic Science related area and successfully completed college coursework in Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology (Molecular Genetics, Recombinant DNA Technology) or other subjects which provide a basic understanding of the foundation of forensic DNA analysis, as well as coursework in Statistics and Population Genetics as it applies to forensic DNA analysis.
2. Three years of forensic DNA laboratory experience.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.
* Plans, organizes and supervises professional and technical staff.
* Sets priorities and mediates conflicting priorities; schedules and operates laboratory functions, ensuring cost effective and accurate results.
* Develops, recommends and implements laboratory objectives and policies; oversees and participates in the development of modified/new methods, techniques and procedures.
* Assigns, oversees and reviews analytical work conducted by staff.
* Ensures all work is completed according to various state and federal laws, rules and regulations.
* Prepares activity and/or statistical reports.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:
1. Possession of a Bachelors degree in Life or Physical Science.
2. Experience in using laboratory equipment and instrumentation including calibration and maintenance.
3. Experience in conducting data review to ensure numerical input, calculations, formulas and interpretation of output is accurate, instruments were operating according to specifications, analytical procedures were followed and documentation is complete.
4. Experience in selecting and modifying laboratory test methods and procedures.
5. Experience in laboratory management which includes overseeing and directing the development, implementation and evaluation of laboratory services; planning short and long range goals and objectives; developing and implementing policies and procedures and ensuring compliance with laboratory regulations, standards, policies and procedures. Provides advice to other agency organizational units through consultation.
6. Experience in narrative report writing.
7. Experience in staff supervision which includes planning, assigning, reviewing, and evaluating the work of others.
BENEFITS
To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at http://ben.omb.delaware.gov/programs/index.shtml.
SELECTION PROCESS
The application is evaluated based upon a rating of training and experience. Once you have submitted your application on-line, all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email. Please keep your contact information current. You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the "My Applications" tab at http://www.delawarestatejobs.com
You may contact us by phone at (302) 739-5458, FAX at (302) 739-7984, or e-mail at jobs from state.de.us, or apply for a job in person at the Office of Management and Budget/Human Resource Management. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an auxiliary aid or service please call (302) 739-5458. TDD users should call the Delaware Relay Service Number 1-800-232-5460 for assistance. The State of Delaware - An Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.
