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Form of work***STARTING SALARY MAY BE ADJUSTED FOR EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND TRAINING***
**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 Laboratory's 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 Division's 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 Unit's 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.
