FAS Drugs Laboratory Technician

Derbyshire Constabulary; Derby; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional police force in the UK is looking for a FAS Drugs Laboratory Technician to support forensic drug analysis across the East Midlands. Responsibilities include examining drug samples and ensuring equipment maintenance. Ideal candidates should have knowledge of ISO quality standards, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work under pressure. The role offers professional development and a collaborative work environment.

Benefits

Career pathways

Formal training and mentoring

Continued professional development

Qualifications

• Experience in forensic analysis and drug sample examination.
• Strong prioritization and workload planning abilities.
• Commitment to continuous improvement in forensic practices.

Responsibilities

• Examine and analyze a range of illicit drug samples.
• Coordinate and manage equipment maintenance visits.
• Contribute to a secure environment for drugs analysis.

Skills

Knowledge of ISO/IEC 17025:2017 quality standards

Ability to work under pressure

Good problem-solving skills

Job description

Supporting the delivery of forensic drug analysis for police investigations across the East Midlands.

Join us as a FAS Drugs Laboratory Technician where you’ll be working as part of a five-force collaboration of Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Northamptonshire and Nottinghamshire. You will support the FAS Drugs Laboratory in the delivery of drugs analysis into the Criminal Justice System supporting police investigations.

You’ll support the FAS Drugs Reporting Scientists Laboratory in the routine reporting of streamlined forensic reports and witness statements for the five forces. Undertaking routine technical tasks including setting up the laboratory for forensic activities, calibrating and maintaining the equipment & analytical instruments.

You will assist in delivering the preservation, identification, interpretation and reporting of analysis of illicit drug examinations to the East Midlands Region.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Examining and analysing a range of illicit drug samples using accredited techniques
• Coordinating and managing equipment and instrument maintenance visits
• Contributing to a safe and secure environment for drugs analysis
  
  

The must haves

• Knowledge of ISO/IEC 17025:2017 quality standards relating to forensic services.
• Able to work under pressure, prioritising and planning workloads
• Good problem-solving skills and commitment to continuous improvement
  
  

What’s in it for you?

By joining us, you will be part of a team of highly skilled, professional, and dedicated colleagues and partners, who are committed to policing with integrity. We offer a range of exciting career pathways, formal training, secondments, mentoring and development opportunities to improve your skills and help you progress your career. We offer continued professional development, through events, guest speakers, and training for everyone. Your skills will help keep people safe.

What’s Next

Please click apply to complete your application, telling how you meet the essential/desirable criteria by highlighting your skills and experience.

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• Vacancy closes on 21 August 2025 at 23:55
  
  

Who We Are

We are a collaborative unit of officers and staff tackling the most serious, organised, and violent crime, counter terrorism and extremism and providing forensic services on behalf of the region.

To find out more about EMSOU visit our website.

EMSOU has a commitment to inclusion, diversity, and equality, we celebrate difference and encourage diversity of thought.

EMSOU are Disability Confident Committed.