Criminalist Supervisor (Quality Assurance Specialist)

July 10, 2026 Auto Import

Job Description And Duties Under the direction of the Bureau Quality Assurance Manager (Criminalist Manager), the Quality Assurance Specialist (Criminalist Supervisor - Specialist) performs the duties of Laboratory Quality Manager for the Bureau of Forensic Services Toxicology Laboratory. The incumbent is responsible for the quality assurance program at a laboratory level and ensures maintenance of accreditation to ISO/IEC 17025 and ANAB AR 3125 standards. The Quality Assurance Specialist will be involved with a continuous audit of compliance to the laboratory’s management system as well as to accreditation standards. Additionally, the Quality Assurance Specialist will be responsible for the root cause analysis of potential nonconformities, measurement traceability (calibrations) and uncertainty, the proficiency testing program, participating in internal audits, audit trails, case review, and other complex quality assurance related duties. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement . Position Details Job Code #: JC-522930 Position #(s): 420-561-8477-012 Working Title Criminalist Supervisor (Quality Assurance Specialist) Classification CRIMINALIST SUPERVISOR $9,093.00 - $12,480.00 New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable. # of Positions: 1 Work Location: Sacramento County Telework In Office Job Type Permanent, Full Time Work Shift 8am-5pm Work Week Monday-Friday Department Information <ul><li>This position is located in the Division of Law Enforcement, Bureau of Forensic Services, Toxicology Laboratory in Sacramento.</li><li>Please disregard the SROA/Surplus language below, as the Department of Justice requires applicants to submit their SROA/Surplus Letter if that is the basis of their eligibility.</li><li>Please note that all new to state employees will be given the minimum salary of the classification. For current state employees and/or those with reinstatement rights, your salary will be determined in accordance with the applicable laws, rules, and regulations.</li><li> Personal Leave Program: Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary wage reductions in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) accruals. The specific rate and hours earned were negotiated and agreed upon by each bargaining unit. The actual monetary impact of these temporary reductions can vary based on your bargaining unit and/or federal and state tax withholdings. For additional information please visit Human Resources Manual - CalHR </li><li>For more information about the Department, please visit the Attorney General’s website at www.oag.ca.gov </li></ul>Benefits of working for the State of California: <ul> <li>Work-life balance</li> <li>11 paid holidays</li> <li>Flexible paid leave options</li> <li>Consistent wage increases</li> <li>Pension retirement</li> <li>Job stability</li> <li>Health/Dental/Vision Insurance</li> <li>Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) and more!</li></ul>

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