Chief Forensic Laboratories
FROM THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES MEDICAL EXAMINER:
The examination for Chief Forensic Laboratories P4358A-R posted Thursday, November 13, 2025.
Applications for Chief Forensic Laboratories P4358A-R will be accepted beginning Friday, November 14, 2025, at 8:00 AM (PT) - Continuous. We will keep accepting applications until positions have been filled. The application window may close unexpectedly once we have enough qualified candidates.
For the complete job description and application requirements, please visit the Chief Forensic Laboratories job posting located at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty.
Criminalist III, Forensic Biology (DNA) Supervisor - SFPD
Job Description
Under the general direction of the Criminalistics Laboratory Manager, the Criminalist III supervises the day-to-day activities of the Forensic Biology (DNA) Unit of the San Francisco Police Department Criminalistics Laboratory. The San Francisco Police Department Criminalistics Laboratory is divided into three areas: General Criminalistics (chemical analysis; including forensic breath alcohol program), Firearms / Impression Evidence and Trace Evidence, and Forensic Biology (DNA).
For the complete job description, essential duties, qualifications, and other application requirements please visit the job posting for Criminalist III, Forenisc Biology (DNA) at https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/CityAndCountyOfSanFrancisco1.
Criminalist III, Forensic Breath Alcohol and Controlled Substances Supervisor
Job Description
Under direction, the Criminalist III supervises, trains and evaluates criminalists engaged in the scientific examination and evaluation of physical evidence associated with controlled substances in criminal investigations, gunshot residue analysis and directs and supports the forensic breath alcohol program, establishes and maintains operating procedures, serves as a technical expert and must also be able to provide impairment testimony. The San Francisco Police Department Criminalistics Laboratory is divided into three areas: General Criminalistics (chemical analysis; including forensic breath alcohol program), Firearms / Impression Evidence and Trace Evidence, and Forensic Biology (DNA).
For the complete job description, essential duties, qualifications, and other application requirements please visit the job posting for Criminalist III, Forensic Breath Alcohol and Controlled Substances Supervisor at https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/CityAndCountyOfSanFrancisco1.
Forensic Manager
Typical Job Responsibilities
- Supervising staff, including reviewing, commending, and correcting the performance of subordinates
- Managing the quality assurance program
- Implementing the safety program and oversight of facility maintenance and security
- Using computer systems and database tools to manage operational metrics and performance
- Managing state and federal grants, including application, performance reporting, and budgets
- Managing procurement activities and authorizing related expenditures
- Making decisions in alignment with policies, procedures, and organizational goals
- Establishing and maintaining positive and professional working relationships with division and departmentpersonnel, along with external stakeholders
For the complete job description, essential duties, qualifications, and other application requirements please visit the job posting for Forensic Manager at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/contracosta/jobs/5156070/forensic-manager?page=4&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs.
Criminalist I/II - Forensic Biology/DNA (Open and Promotional)
Ideal candidate will
- Be an experienced Forensic Biology/DNA analyst dedicated to staying abreast of changes within the forensic industry.
- Have experience in biological screening, DNA extraction, quantitation, amplification, and typing.
- Have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in a chemical, physical, or biological science or forensic science.
- Have successfully completed a minimum of 12 semester or equivalent credit hours from a combination of undergraduate or graduate coursework covering the subject areas of biochemistry, genetics, molecular biology, statistics and/or population genetics.
- Have a minimum of three years of forensic DNA laboratory experience, which includes examining, collecting, and analyzing biological fluids, contact DNA, and other biological evidence collected from crime scenes.
- Be experienced in using a wide variety of equipment and instrumentation including alternate light sources, centrifuges, microscopes, DNA extraction robots, liquid handlers, thermal cyclers, and genetic analyzers.
- Have courtroom testimony experience.
For the complete job description, essential duties, qualifications, and other application requirements please visit the job posting for Criminalist I/II at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sanmateo/jobs/5168719/criminalist-i-ii-forensic-biology-dna-open-and-promotional.