Forensic Scientist

Key Responsibilities -

This role is laboratory-based and is required to carry out a case assessment and provide instruction to relevant Forensic Services scientific staff; to carry out scientific interpretation of test results; apply judgement and experience to report fact-based opinion internally or externally.

This role may attend at incidents, when required, to provide expert advice and guidance, carrying out scene examination, to maximise recovery of evidence and assist with criminal investigations.

Ideally for this role you will have strong, factual reporting experience within a toxicology environment. 

There are both permanent and temporary opportunities available for this position, please complete a preference form at application stage to confirm. 

    Why join us?

    • Competitive salary with annual increments
    • Full-time or part-time shift patterns
    • 28 days annual leave and 6 public holidays (increases with service)
    • Local government pension scheme for long-term security
    • Ongoing training to develop your skills
    • Opportunities for career progression and professional growth
    • Comprehensive wellbeing support and dynamic work environment
    • Exclusive discounts and savings through our rewards and benefits network

    The Forensic Services Strategy can be found here

    The Forensic Services Performance Framework can be found here


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