Director of Forensic Laboratory Operations

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In the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, Division of Scientific Services this class is accountable for directing the State Forensic Science Laboratory, which conducts complex tests and analyses to identify the properties of physical evidence resulting from criminal and civil actions in the state.

• Directs staff and operations of the State Forensic Science Laboratory;
• Coordinates, plans and manages laboratory activities;
• Formulates program goals and objectives;
• Develops or assists in development of related policy;
• Interprets and administers pertinent laws; 
• Evaluates staff;
• Prepares or assists in preparation of laboratory budget;
• Maintains contacts with individuals within and outside of laboratory who might impact on program activities;
• Examines, analyzes and identifies evidence in complex cases;
• Conducts crime scene searches and participates in major crime scene investigations;
• Trains laboratory staff, police and fire personnel in techniques utilized for gathering and analyzing evidence;
• Prepares highly technical reports;
• Performs advanced scientific research;
• Conducts investigatory conferences with staff;
• Meets with attorneys at trial conferences before court appearances to discuss evidence;
• Testifies in court as an expert witness;
• Leads the recruitment and hiring of staff, including outreach, interview and selection;
• Performs related duties as required.

• Considerable knowledge of
  • and ability to apply management principles and practices;
  • relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations;
  • principles of serology, immunology, analytical chemistry and related disciplines such as microscopy, spectrophotometry, spectrography and appropriate mathematical techniques;
  • physiological fluids and their detection, analysis and grouping for purposes of individualization;
  • examination and analytical procedures for evidentiary materials;
• Knowledge of current forensic science literature;
• Considerable
  • interpersonal skills;
  • oral and written communication skills;
  • skill in operation of a variety of analytical instrumentation and related photographic techniques.

• Incumbents in this class may be required to work flexible hours.
• Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.

In addition to the checking of references and facts in the application a thorough character investigation of each candidate may be conducted before names are certified for appointment. Candidates who do not have a good character, who have a criminal record or have been dishonorably discharged from any police department, fire department or armed forces of the United States are ineligible.

Incumbents may be exposed to communicable diseases and hazardous substances.

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The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.