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Forensic Division Quality Manager

City of Boston

City of Boston

Quality Assurance
Boston, MA, USA
Posted 6+ months ago

Forensic Division Quality Manager

Req ID
2024-26535
Dept
Boston Police Department
Position
Regular Full-Time
Location
BPD Police Headquarters
Salary Min
100,560.76
Salary Max
122,012.14
Union
PDF
Openings
1
Posting End Date
7/22/2024
Contact Email
clarence.thompson@pd.boston.gov

Overview:

Quality Manager of the Forensic Division

Responsibilities:

  • 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.

Minimum Entrance Qualifications:

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

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The City of Boston is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. Therefore, qualified applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category.

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