Forensic scientists are usually lab-based roles in areas such as Biology and Trace or Fingerprint Enhancement, depending on which department you join and what your interests or specialisms are.
Your everyday role can include a variety of different problem-solving tasks and scenarios, therefore being flexible and analytical is advantageous for a forensic examiner.
You will usually require at least one A-levels in science and demonstrate an excellent grasp of forensic science. For more senior roles such as a forensic scientist, you will require a degree (or equivalent) in a science subject.
On this page you will find job openings for Forensic Scientists, Forensic Examiners, DNA Analysts and Forensic Toxicologists.
Closing Date: 28th April 2024
Cellmark are looking for experienced full or part-time Reporting Scientist(s) (Toxicology) to join our Toxicology department primarily reporting a range of toxicology cases for drugs and alcohol including Road Traffic Act cases with court appearance as an expert witness. There is also potential to include sample preparation and extraction; analysis by GCQQQ and LCQQQ and processing and checking analytical data dependent on training and experience.
A higher qualification in a scientific subject is essential, preferably chemistry or pharmacology based.
Experience of presenting expert evidence in court is also essential. You will have excellent attention to detail and an ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment. You will have excellent written and verbal communication as well as presentation skills. You will also have the ability to work well under pressure to strict deadlines.
Closing Date: 30th April 2024
Cellmark are looking for Entry Level Forensic Reporting Scientist(s) (Toxicology) to join our expanding Forensic Operations department training to report Toxicology cases including Road Traffic Act and casework toxicology, with the expectation of attending court as an expert witness alongside developing an understanding of the supporting scientific processes. These include sample examination, preparation and extraction, analysis by GCQQQ, LCQQQ and GC-HS-FID and the processing and checking of analytical data.
A higher/further qualification in a scientific subject is preferred, preferably Chemistry, Toxicology or Pharmacology based.
This is an entry level reporting role and full training will be provided to enable you to gain the necessary technical skills required for the role.
You will be able to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment, flexible and have great attention to detail and accurate record keeping. You will also have excellent communication and presentation skills and be able to present technical data clearly and concisely in both written and verbal forms.
Closing Date: 10th May 2024
Purpose of Role
To provide strong and focused technical and operational support, working under the guidance of the Research and Development Lead Analytical Toxicologist, carrying out validation projects and assisting with the subsequent introduction into casework.
Role Summary
Working within the Toxicology Research and Development Team carrying out method development and validation projects under the guidance of the R&D Lead Analytical Toxicologist, including where necessary instrumentation maintenance and troubleshooting and authoring of validation plans and reports.
Closing Date: 8th September 2024
Cellmark are looking to recruit experienced Forensic Reporting Scientist(s) who specialise in the field of Forensic Biology and/or Forensic Chemistry. You will be part of an expanding team in our Forensic Operations department. Positions are available at both our Abingdon and Chorley sites. As a Forensic Reporting Scientist (Biology), you must have extensive experience of reporting complex cases, including sexual offences, involving the examination of body fluid evidence and the interpretation of DNA results. Experience in reporting cases involving Blood Pattern Analysis (BPA) and experience of crime scene examination are desirable but not essential. As a Forensic Reporting Scientist (Chemistry), you must have extensive experience of reporting complex cases, involving one or more chemistry evidence types (e.g. footwear marks, toolmarks, glass, paint, corrosive substances, accelerants, etc).
Duties will include:
You must have experience of liaising with customers such as the Police and CPS. In addition, you must have experience of presenting complex evidence in court and delivering reports in line with agreed turnaround times.
Previous experience of training/mentoring more junior staff would also be beneficial for this role, as there will be an expectation that you actively engage in the continuous scientific development of the team.
You will be educated to BSc. Degree in a relevant scientific subject.
We presently have a number of vacancies for scientists and engineers to undertake forensic investigations of a wide range of fires and explosions. These investigations will usually be undertaken for insurance related purposes. Our clients include international insurers, loss adjusters, solicitors, marine Protection and Indemnity clubs and insurance brokers. Our clients require clear and accurate technical advice regarding the cause of the fire or explosion and assistance with determining liability, sometimes at very short notice.
If you are looking for a routine laboratory or an office based position then this is definitely not the job for you. We are offering you a rare opportunity to enter a unique and very rewarding profession in which the variety and the nature of the technically focussed work is extremely diverse and challenging, thus providing you with what we consider is unrivalled job satisfaction. A key attraction of this role is that you will typically have the opportunity to be responsible for seeing a technical investigation through from beginning to end from initially collecting the evidence on site to preparing the final technical report and ultimately giving expert evidence in Court.
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Forensic Access are currently recruiting for a Reporting Forensic Scientist (Fingerprint Recovery) to join our dynamic and thriving fingerprint recovery team.
The role would suit somebody who has experience of working within the Fingerprint Enhancement Laboratory.
This is an exciting opportunity for the right individual to join one of the UK’s leading Forensic Science companies and become a key member of our fingerprint recovery team.
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We are currently looking to recruit multiple Experienced Firearms Forensic Scientists. This is a fantastic opportunity for the right person/s to make a real difference in service delivery and be involved in shaping the future of our Firearms Team within our ambitious company.
We are looking for a number of positions within the Firearms Team, from newly reporting firearms scientists, through to Lead Scientists. We have full and part-time roles, permanent and contract roles available and are open to discussion around flexible working patterns.
All roles will be based at our semi-rural location in South Oxfordshire with consideration given to some element of remote working.
With the classification of submitted firearms to UK legislation a mainstay of the role, other elements of firearm examination are also undertaken including scene and postmortem attendance. We are also looking to the future and making investment in the services we aim to offer. Comparison Microscopy is one of the areas we are planning to develop and would be looking to successful candidates to be instrumental in the direction and development of such endeavours.
Furthermore, the role also includes the opportunity to undertake work for non-police customers and within the criminal defence arena, allowing our scientists to maintain a truly impartial forensic approach.
Closing date: 29th April 2024
Forensics Reporting Officer (Drugs) , SOCOTEC, Bretby, Burton on Trent
To support our ambitious growth plans, SOCOTEC has a great opportunity to join our forensic department which specialises in the testing and analysis of drugs and illegal substances from our accredited laboratories in Burton on Trent. Operating from state-of-the-art laboratories holding fully comprehensive ISO17025, we are able to meet the standards that our clients require. We are passionate about providing a high quality, reliable and flexible service.
We’re looking for a Reporting Officer to join our Forensics Science Division, who will:
Here at SOCOTEC, we deliver excellence to our customers by recruiting and retaining the very best industry talent. To be successful in this role, you will be able to demonstrate:
Job Description:
Are you interested in leading and managing two units (Work Place Drug Testing and Legal Testing Services) within our Forensics Cluster? Can you help grow our cluster into the recognized market leader whilst driving commercial and operational excellence? Do you have a scientific background and have experience either within the Testing, Inspection and Certification sector or within laboratories? Do you have experience with managing a significant revenue and can read a profit and loss? Are you based within the United Kingdom? Then this role might be one for you!
You will be part of the Forensics cluster team based in Heathrow, United Kingdom, reporting to the Managing Director of the Forensics Unit.
Eurofins Forensic Services laboratories are amongst the most advanced analytical facilities in Europe, enabling the company to offer a complete and comprehensive range of independent and innovative forensic testing solutions to police forces, legal and criminal justice organizations throughout the UK and Europe.
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