Forensic Scientist EVII-Drug Unit Supervisor - Lowell Regional Laboratory

**FOR CURRENT STATE EMPLOYEES, ESTABLISHED SALARY RULES APPLY**

To serve as a civilian employee of the Indiana State Police (ISP) whose primary responsibility is to be accountable for the performance of a Drug Identification Unit within the context of the Laboratorys mission.

• Participate in the establishment of Unit priorities, goals, and objectives to accomplish the mission of the Laboratory.
• Monitor, evaluate, and document performance of personnel assigned to the Unit.
• Plan, direct, and supervise the work associated with the Unit.
• Perform the quality assurance responsibilities as required by the Divisions Quality Assurance Program.
• Maintain analytical proficiency in forensic drug analysis.
• Perform administrative and support functions as necessary to maintain analytical services.
• Maintain effective communication with the scientific and criminal justice communities and Department personnel.
• Conduct analysis on routine and highly complex forensic drug evidence utilizing approved Unit Test Methods.
• Communicate analytical procedures, methodology, policies, and conclusions to various elements in the criminal justice system including court testimony as an expert witness.
• Propose and implement Unit goals and objectives.
• Distribute casework and operational assignments to Unit personnel.
• Participate in the formulation of budget requests.
• Validate or supervise validation of new technical procedures.
• Maintain the Units resource materials.
• Maintain documentation of technical procedures in the Unit Test Methods.
• Ensure the use of appropriate controls and standards.
• Participate in creation and annual review of management system documents.
• Provide and review proficiency testing and maintain associated records within the Unit.
• Monitor conclusions and expert testimony of Unit personnel.
• Direct, supervise, and evaluate the performance of Unit and other laboratory personnel as needed.
• Identify training needs, develop, and/or administer training programs.
• Prepare recommendations with justification and specifications for the purchase of equipment and supplies.
• Ensure compliance with accreditation requirements, Standard Operating Procedures, Rules, Regulations, and Laboratory policies.
• Perform other duties as required

• Baccalaureate degree or higher in natural science and/or forensic sciences which shall include a minimum of one semester of physics, and one year or equivalent in each of general chemistry, organic chemistry, and analytical chemistry/instrumental methods including lecture and associated laboratory classes.
• Three years of full time experience in a forensic drug analysis position.
• Successful completion of an ISP recognized forensic drug analysis training and/or testing program and competency testing.
• Advanced knowledge of the theory and practical operation of relevant scientific instrumentation and analytical techniques within the Unit.
• Ability to perform complex scientific procedures in an unbiased manner following the Unit Test Methods.
• Ability to comprehend, demonstrate, and explain advanced knowledge of the theory and practical operation of various scientific instruments and analytical techniques.
• Ability to effectively operate various computer systems and software.
• Ability to operate and maintain laboratory equipment.
• Ability to manage and adhere to established laboratory safety practices.
• Ability to comprehend and apply management and leadership theories and techniques.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Testify as an expert witness in an objective, unbiased, and professional manner as required.
• Must be able to differentiate colors as evidenced by medical certification.

Must be able to successfully pass a background investigation. Applicants are asked to submit a complete work history. All applicants are required to submit copies of their high school transcript or GED certificate, any college transcripts, technical certificates, and a military DD214 (if applicable). Please attach these documents to your online application. If you are unable to attach these documents as requested, please email the documents to ... and indicate your name and the position for which you have applied when forwarding all attachments.