Biology Supervisor

Biology Supervisor - (23143674) Division Overview: The Forensic Science Division’s (FSD) mission is to provide accurate, objective, and timely forensic analysis in support of the Montana criminal justice community.
The Crime Lab is an internationally accredited lab and home to the State Medical Examiner’s office, where over 800 autopsies a year are performed in Missoula and Billings to determine cause and manner of death in unattended or suspicious circumstances.
*This position is open until filled.
The first review of applicants will take place on January 5, 2024.
Job Overview: The Biology Supervisor is a section supervisor and a key member of the top management team.
Helps to ensure that both the laboratory and the forensic section supervised continually meets accreditation standards.
Prepares administrative reports and recommendations on laboratory operations and developments.
Leads effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times and case backlogs, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively to provide quality seamless customer service.
Prepares recommendations and proposals for the Division Administrator regarding development and implementation of operational policies and procedures for the laboratory and the forensic section.
Participates in audits and assessments as directed by Administrator, as requested by the Quality Assurance Manager, or as required by Division, accreditation, or other requirements.
Participates in the preventive and corrective action processes and monitors follow up and compliance.
Supervisory duties include: Ensures DNA section meets accreditation standards.
Perform administrative functions for forensic facility or section.
Perform management function, including hiring, firing, performance management, discipline, work distribution, and employee development.
Assist with federal grant proposals, management and reporting as it pertains to the biology section.
Minimum Qualifications: Requires a bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biological science, or closely related field.
Successful completion of 12 semester credit hours (or equivalent) of statistics, genetics, biochemistry, and molecular biology with a total of 60 semester credit hours (or equivalent) of natural science; at least 9 semester credit hours (or equivalent) must be on the topics of genetics, biochemistry, and molecular biology.
Must have at least 5 years of forensic biology analytical experience in this discipline.
Other combinations of education or experience may be substituted.
Preferred Qualifications: Certification by an approved certifying body is preferred.
Leadership/Supervision Experience Master’s degree in natural, forensic, chemistry, biological science, or closely related field.
4 years’ experience as a court-qualified forensic scientist.
Special Instructions: The selection procedures to be used in evaluating the applicant's qualification may include, but are not limited to, an evaluation of the résumé, a structured interview, performance test, academic transcripts, reference/background checks and fingerprint checks.
Additional materials, references or information submitted by the applicant, but not requested, will not be considered.
Successful applicant(s) will be subject to: Criminal History Fingerprint Check Driving History Drug Testing REAL ID Compliant Credential Required and/or Passport: State employees are required to present legally binding photo identification at the time of hire.
Generally, this is a valid driver license, U.
S.
Passport or Employment Authorization ID (Form I-766).
All DOJ positions require a valid REAL ID or U.
S.
Passport within 60 days of hire, effective May 3, 2025.
For further information go to https://mtrealid.
gov or https://www.
dhs.
gov/real-id-frequently-asked-questions.
HOW TO APPLY: To be considered for this position, you must attach a résumé at the time of application.
Tip: When attaching your resume, you must mark the attachment as a “Relevant File”.
Your Résumé: Please include all work experience as well as job duties that demonstrate your qualifications for this position.
Include dates of employment (month & year- start & end) and the reason you left each job.
A complete online state application is not required.
To initiate an application, attach the résumé to be considered for this position.
Failure to attach résumé will result in an incomplete application that will not be considered further.
Only electronic applications will be accepted.
Materials submitted but not requested will not be considered in the selection process.
All documents for Veteran or Disability preference must be received or date stamped by the closing date.
Please submit preference documentation to Terri Christianson at Terese.
Christianson@mt.
gov via File Transfer Service.
To request an accommodation with the application process, please contact the HR office.
Your service is rewarded with competitive compensation and generous State of Montana Benefits.
Medical, dental and vision coverage Retirement plans Generous paid vacation, sick and holidays Pre-tax Flexibility Spending Accounts Employee Assistance Program State of Montana employment may qualify for student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
This Organization Participates in E-Verify.
Minorities are under-represented in this position and are encouraged to apply.
Applicant Pool Statement: If another department vacancy occurs in this job title within six months, the same applicant pool may be used for the selection.
Training Assignment: This agency may use a training assignment.
Employees in training assignments may be paid below the base pay established by the agency pay rules.
Conditions of the training assignment will be stated in writing at the time of hire.
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76 Hourly Telework Eligibility: Not Telework Eligible Benefits Package Eligibility: Health Insurance, Paid Leave & Holidays, Retirement Plan Number of Openings: 1 Employee Status: Regular Schedule: Full-Time Shift: Day Job Travel: Yes, 5 % of the Time Primary Location: Missoula Agency: Department of Justice Union: 000 - None Posting Date: Dec 18, 2023, 1:00:00 AM Closing Date (based on your computer's timezone): Ongoing Required Application Materials: Resume Contact Name: Bri Smith | Contact Email: DOJCSDHR@mt.
gov | Contact Phone: 406-444-5528