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Vacancy: Reporting Forensic Scientist: Chemistry

Job Title:

Reporting Forensic Scientist (Chemistry)

Summary of Job:

A forensic scientist with biological specialisation who has experience of a broad range of scientific techniques, scene attendance and court appearance as an expert witness. This person will be expected to handle a full casework load and to provide forensic case strategy, whilst providing a liaison point with our police customers.

Reporting Relationship:

Reporting to Senior Reporting Forensic Scientist

Principal Accountabilities:

• To train and mentor staff in a broad range of examination techniques and reporting procedures.
• Ensure that high quality standards and integrity of the forensic analysis process are maintained at all times.
• To liaise with police officers and other authorities to establish a forensic strategy as required on a case by case basis.
• Examination of crime scene samples in accordance with the agreed forensic strategy, (this examination will incorporate a broad range of potential evidence types).
• Preparation of reports for (e.g.) police, CPS, coroner
• Case management and coordination, to ensure the integration of evidential findings from all specialised analyses and to ensure appropriate communication with all case stake holders.
• Provide verbal and written testimony for the results reported.
• Responding to routine enquiries and urgent enquiries to a high standard.
• Maintain an up to date and complete technical knowledge of a broad range of forensic analysis processes.

Subordinates:

To be determined

Job Requirements:

Education:

• B.Sc. Degree in Biology, Chemistry, Genetics, Forensics or related subject.

Competencies:

• Competent at reporting a broad range of cases including serious crimes such as rape and murder
• Interpretation of footwear marks (Laboratory and scenes).
• Experience of presenting expert evidence in court
• Competent to interpret and report on the results of a broad range of chemical analysis including Glass, paint, fibres etc.
• Understanding of casework assessment and interpretation
• Ability to undertake bloodstain pattern analysis in the laboratory and at crime scenes and to report the findings.
• Laboratory examination of casework items for the recovery trace evidence.
• Foot wear mark enhancement, interpretation and reporting.
• Familiarity with using computers for word processing and other applications.
• Knowledge of the legal system as it pertains to forensic science.
• Knowledge of validation procedures.
• Solid background in Chemistry and forensics. Biology experience would be an advantage.
  Ability to present technical data clearly and concisely in both written and verbal forms.
  Maintain an awareness of developments in forensic science.

Non-Technical Skills:

• Understanding of customer needs in terms of quality and timeliness.
• Ability to work quickly and accurately under pressure.
• Excellent verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Highly ethically motivated.
• Management, motivating and mentoring skills.
• Project management experience.
• Professional demeanour.
• Innovative and enthusiasm to instigate change.
• Gravitas.

Physical Demands:

• This role requires good concentration, meticulous attention to detail, and accurate record keeping.
• Some crime scene attendance may be required which could be out of hours in inhospitable environments.
• VDU Operation
• Microscopy
• Sitting

Working Conditions:

• A computer workstation in an air conditioned office.
• Laboratory work
• Will be required to take part in out of hours and weekend working rota
• Occasional requirement to be on call for emergencies

To apply email us your current CV with a covering letter.