Job Title: Forensic Biology and DNA Quality Assurance Manager - State of Connecticut (Accepting Appliatiosn through 12/29/25)
Location:
Middletown, CT , CT United States
Position Type:
Full Time
Post Date:
12/23/2025
Expire Date:
01/23/2026
Job Categories:
Law Enforcement, and Security
Job Description
Forensic Biology and DNA Quality Assurance Manager - State of Connecticut (Accepting Appliatiosn through 12/29/25)
Calling all Forensic DNA professionals who are ready to make a positive impact in Connecticut and beyond!
The State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection (DESPP) is recruiting for a Forensic Biology and DNA Quality Assurance Manager to join our team at the Division of Scientific Services.
If you have experience working in a lead capacity, overseeing DNA activities of professional science laboratory personnel, we invite you to read more and learn about this unique opportunity in state service.
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
SCHEDULE: This position is full-time, 40 hours per week, scheduled Monday through Friday.
LOCTION: On-site position, centrally located in Meriden, CT.
BENEFITS AND BALANCE AT THE STATE OF CONNECITCUT
State of Connecticut employees participate in a competitive benefits plan that includes:
Industry leading health benefits, including medical and dental coverage;
Extensive pension plan and supplemental retirement offerings;
Paid time off - including 13 paid holidays per calendar year;
Professional growth and paid professional development opportunities; and
A work culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance to all employees!
Visit our State Employee Benefits Overview page to learn more!
In addition, the State as an employer puts an emphasis on:
Providing limitless opportunities;
Hiring for diversity and fresh perspectives;
Performing meaningful work and;
Encouraging a healthy work/life balance!
New to Connecticut? Our state has a lot to offer - from fun activities for all ages, to great food and shopping, to beautiful state parks and forests, to our diverse cultures and rich history. Connecticut is a great place to live! Learn more about our great state here.
YOUR ROLE
As a general recruitment, the Forensic Biology and DNA Quality Assurance Manager will be recruited to work within the Administrative Section reporting to the Laboratory Quality Assurance Manager.
The Forensic Biology and DNA Quality Assurance Manager position will oversee the Forensic Biology and DNA quality assurance and quality control programs. Monitoring and advancing these programs are essential to the core operations of the units and to the ability to maintain International Accreditation through ANAB (ISO-IEC 17025) and the FBI DNA Quality Assurance Standards.
The Forensic Biology and DNA Quality Assurance Manager:
Ensures compliance with the Quality Assurance Standards (QAS) established by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) or current laboratory accrediting body, and the International organization for Standardization/International Electrotechnical Commission (ISO/IEC 17025);
Coordinates, plans and manages quality assurance activities and ensures adherence to all applicable national and international standards for quality in the forensic biology and DNA disciplines;
Formulates program goals and objectives;
Develops or assists in the development of related policy;
Interprets pertinent laws;
Maintains contacts with individuals within and outside of the programs who might impact program activities;
Oversees development, preparation and maintenance of laboratory standard operating procedures and quality assurance manuals to meet current standards;
Ensures all Forensic Biology and DNA are staff trained in critical requirements of quality control;
Monitors quality assurance data and initiates corrective action and/or documentation as required;
Serves as a key liaison with accrediting bodies regarding inspection activities including attending inspection exit interviews and preparation of response to written inspection reports;
Oversees compliance in laboratory safety and security standards relevant to Forensic Biology and DNA;
Performs investigations of quality concerns performing internal audits of laboratory upon direction of the Deputy Director of Forensic Biology and DNA;
Assists the Laboratory Quality Assurance Manager in managing the laboratory quality program
Performs related duties as required.
Qualifications & Requirements MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE
A Master's degree in forensic science, applied genomics, biochemistry, chemistry, genetics, molecular and cell biology or a closely related field and two (2) years of professional experience performing analysis in a DNA laboratory or in the forensic analysis of evidentiary material with significant experience in DNA.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE
One (1) year of the General Experience must have been in a lead capacity overseeing DNA activities of professional science laboratory personnel.
NOTE: For state employees this experience is interpreted at the level of a Forensic Science Examiner 2.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Experience leading and maintaining ANAB ISO/IEC 17025 and FBI QAS compliance in a forensic biology or DNA laboratory;
• Experience conducting internal audits and participation in managing external forensic assessments;
• Experience analyzing forensic DNA casework or database samples in an accredited forensic laboratory including implementing related quality control measures;
• Experience supervising staff or programs in a forensic biology or DNA unit;
• Experience reviewing, writing, and updating quality system documents, including Procedures and work instructions.
