Salary:             Competitive                  

Location:         Tamworth, UK        

Contract:         Permanent

Hours:              37.5 per week, full-time                    

Closing date:   30th April 2024

The Role

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic scientist for our Marks and Traces (M&T) team based at our laboratory facility in Tamworth, Staffordshire. M&T covers a wide range of disciplines in physical and chemical traces such as gunshot residue, glass, paint, ignitable liquids and fire investigation, noxious and corrosive substance testing, fibres, footwear marks and unknown substances.). The examiner role is responsible for the completion of the examination work and/or analysis of samples, following strategies and instructions set by reporting scientists. This is an entry level role and full training will be given. 

Role includes some facilities support in-team, such as exhibit management, laboratory cleaning and stock control. Although rarely requested, this role occasionally requires production of a suitable witness statement and attendance at Courts of Law.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Examinations of variety of exhibits to standard operating procedure requirements and required turnaround times
• Laboratory and exhibit management
• Complete training, self-study and maintain set Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and competencies.
• Reporting in accordance with set turnaround times
• Fully adhere to the Forensic Regulator’s Code of Practice 
• Be responsible for the integrity and continuity of exhibits while under ownership.