Job Posting
Lab Director/Chief Science Officer
Massachusetts State Police, Forensic Services Group
Salary: Not stated.
Final Filing Date: Not stated.
Duties: The Lab Director/Chief Science Officer oversees all scientific operations of the FSG, including its staff and facilities. As Chief Science Officer, s/he will be the final authority on science for the Forensic Sciences Group.
The Forensic Services Group is the state's primary forensic science program and service provider for criminal justice. The FSG comprises nine work groups, whose functions are performed in an integrated lab system of nine lab facilities through the Commonwealth. These work groups are composed of sworn and civilian employees who perform scientific analysis, data collection and storage, and support services. The FSG attained ASCLD/LAB Legacy accreditation in all of its disciplines in 2008 and is the largest state-wide organization to achieve full accreditation.
The Commonwealth has made a significant investment in the FSG over the past several years, including building new lab facilities, significantly increasing funding, and improving management systems. The new Lab Director/Chief Science Officer will consolidate and build on those accomplishments by, among other challenges, leading the FSG in achieving ISO accreditation and furthering the FSG's use of technology to improve efficiency.
The Lab Director/Chief Science Officer will also play a leadership role in coordinating other providers of forensic science in the Commonwealth, including the Boston Police Crime Lab, the Department of Public Health, and the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. In addition, the Lab Director collaborates with the Undersecretary for Forensic Science and Technology and serves as the key advisor and contributor to the Forensic Science Advisory Board's efforts to guide the state's forensic sciences program.
Requirements: The Commonwealth seeks an individual with a consultative and accessible leadership style, outstanding written and oral communication skills, integrity, and experience in an administrative leadership position requiring strategic planning, operations, and budgeting. S/he will have a record of success in managing a scientific enterprise to the highest quality standards and outcomes.
The successful candidate will have a strong public presence, the capacity to inspire staff, and demonstrated success in achieving results in a fast-paced and committed workplace. S/he will have expertise in building alliances, consensus-building, and managing key stakeholders for a unified mission.
Applicants must possess a minimum of a Master's Degree in a natural or physical science discipline; a Ph.D. in an appropriate academic discipline is preferred. Applicants must have a total of at least 10 years of professional or technical experience in chemistry, biology, histology, microbiology, or medical laboratory technology, the major duties of which include laboratory analysis and the interpretation of laboratory results. Considerable knowledge and experience in the fields of forensic chemistry and biology and all related forensic science disciplines is preferred.
How to apply: Inquiries about this vacancy may be made in confidence to: Gale Batchelder, Principal, New Leadership Group Executive Search, at 617.547.3159, or galebatchelder@verizon.net.
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Posted: October 6, 2009
