Forensic Analytical Services Laboratory Technician

Derbyshire Constabulary; Derby; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A local law enforcement agency in Derby is seeking a part-time FAS Laboratory Technician to provide technical and administrative support within a forensic laboratory. You will work with a multi-skilled team to ensure the quality of forensic exhibits. The ideal candidate will have health and safety knowledge in laboratory settings, understand ISO 17025 standards, and communicate effectively. This role offers a supportive environment and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Employee benefits including support programs

Diverse and inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• Knowledge of health and safety regulations in a lab setting.
• Familiarity with ISO 17025 standards.
• Strong communication capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with forensic evidence development using specialist equipment.
• Coordinate equipment maintenance and calibrations.
• Manage stock and consumables.

Skills

Knowledge and experience of health and safety within a laboratory environment

Effective communication skills

Knowledge of ISO 17025 quality standards

Job description

Overview

Powering forensic science with expert lab and admin support.

As our FAS Laboratory Technician, you will provide administrative and technical support to the FAS Laboratory, working within a team of multi skilled FAS Officers, who are responsible for processing and examining forensic exhibits.

You’ll be working in a dynamic and fast paced environment, supporting the quality and accreditation of the laboratory.

This is part time role 25.9 hours per week

What You’ll Be Doing

• Utilising and implementing a range of specialist equipment and techniques to aid the development of forensic evidence.
• Coordinating and managing equipment maintenance and calibration visits
• Managing and controlling stock and consumables

The must haves

• Knowledge and experience of health and safety within a laboratory environment
• Knowledge of ISO 17025 quality standards relating to Forensic Services
• Able to communicate effectively

What’s in it for you?

At Derbyshire Constabulary, we want to create an environment that puts people first, so you feel supported in everything you do. We have a range of reward and benefits available to all our employees.

What’s Next

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

To support you with your application we have provided some application guidance and our recruitment process.

If you want a chat about how we can help you throughout the recruitment process and your career with us, get in touch with the Talent Acquisition Team: [e-mail]

For part time hours the salary will be calculated on a pro-rata basis, this is based on the number of hours for the vacancy.

Who We Are

At Derbyshire Constabulary, policing isn’t just patrolling the streets. Just as important as our uniformed officers is our dedicated team of professional support staff working behind the scenes. It’s these skilled people, people like you who contribute to the policing of Derbyshire.

To understand how you can make Derbyshire safer together visit our careers website.

We value diversity and inclusion and encourage applications from underrepresented and neurodiverse backgrounds, so that we can truly reflect the communities that we serve in.