Forensic Chemistry Section are available on SharePoint or with the Forensic Lab Director. 4.1.5.g Line Supervision (conducted by a Chemist II) within the FCS is designed to ensure adequate supervision of testing staff, including trainees, by persons familiar with and certified in the methods and procedures associated with the testing. Personnel evaluations and development plans are conducted yearly following established Maine Department of Human Resources procedures. 4.1.5.h The Forensic Lab Director (Chemist III) has the overall responsibility for the technical operations and the provision of resources needed to ensure the required quality of laboratory operations within the FCS. 4.1.5.h.1 The Forensic Lab Director or Chief of Laboratory Operations shall designate technical responsibility for each discipline/category of testing. Each designee shall have appropriate technical training and technical experience in their area(s) of responsibility. 4.1.5.i The Quality Manager has defined responsibilities and authority for ensuring that the quality management system is implemented and followed at all times. The Quality Manager is responsible for the preparation, issue, review, audit and upkeep of the Quality Program. The responsibilities of the Quality Manager include: Maintain / Update the Quality Manual Evaluate instrument calibration and maintenance records Assessing the adequacy of test report reviews (Technical and Administrative) Validate (and/or assist with) new technical procedures Investigate technical problems, propose corrective actions, verify their implementation Administer proficiency tests and evaluate results Select, train, and evaluate internal auditors Schedule and coordinate quality system audits Evaluate results of quality system audits Maintain training records of laboratory personnel Recommend training to improve the knowlege of laboratory personnel Propose corrections and improvements within the quality system The Quality Manager has direct access to the highest level of management at which decisions are made concerning laboratory policy and/or resources. 4.1.5.j When necessary the Forensic Lab Director will appoint a staff member to act on their behalf during the Forensic Lab Director’s absence. 4.1.5.k The Forensic Lab Director and/or the Quality Manager will ensure personnel are made aware of the relevance and importance of their activities and how they contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the quality management system (see 4.1) through training, laboratory meetings and/or electronic communications.
Forensic Chemistry Section are available on SharePoint or with the Forensic Lab Director. 4.1.5.g Line Supervision (conducted by a Chemist II) within the FCS is designed to ensure adequate supervision of testing staff, including trainees, by persons familiar with and certified in the methods and procedures associated with the testing. Personnel evaluations and development plans are conducted yearly following established Maine Department of Human Resources procedures. 4.1.5.h The Forensic Lab Director (Chemist III) has the overall responsibility for the technical operations and the provision of resources needed to ensure the required quality of laboratory operations within the FCS. 4.1.5.h.1 The Forensic Lab Director or Chief of Laboratory Operations shall designate technical responsibility for each discipline/category of testing. Each designee shall have appropriate technical training and technical experience in their area(s) of responsibility. 4.1.5.i The Quality Manager has defined responsibilities and authority for ensuring that the quality management system is implemented and followed at all times. The Quality Manager is responsible for the preparation, issue, review, audit and upkeep of the Quality Program. The responsibilities of the Quality Manager include: Maintain / Update the Quality Manual Evaluate instrument calibration and maintenance records Assessing the adequacy of test report reviews (Technical and Administrative) Validate (and/or assist with) new technical procedures Investigate technical problems, propose corrective actions, verify their implementation Administer proficiency tests and evaluate results Select, train, and evaluate internal auditors Schedule and coordinate quality system audits Evaluate results of quality system audits Maintain training records of laboratory personnel Recommend training to improve the knowlege of laboratory personnel Propose corrections and improvements within the quality system The Quality Manager has direct access to the highest level of management at which decisions are made concerning laboratory policy and/or resources. 4.1.5.j When necessary the Forensic Lab Director will appoint a staff member to act on their behalf during the Forensic Lab Director’s absence. 4.1.5.k The Forensic Lab Director and/or the Quality Manager will ensure personnel are made aware of the relevance and importance of their activities and how they contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the quality management system (see 4.1) through training, laboratory meetings and/or electronic communications.
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