Forensic Laboratory Officer

Red Snapper Recruitment Limited; Preston; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Forensic Laboratory Officer for a full-time, office-based role in Preston. You will support evidence retrieval and work with police systems. Applicants must have laboratory experience, be knowledgeable in handling chemicals, and possess skills in digital photography. The position offers a pay rate of £13.28 per hour, and applicants need to meet security vetting requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a laboratory environment and handling chemicals.
• Experience of the digital photography process and using software for enhancing digital images.
• Ability to work on own initiative and investigate problems.

Responsibilities

• Support the unit in the retrieval and recording of evidence.
• Make independent assessments for the suitability of evidence.
• Work in a laboratory environment and prepare chemical solutions.
• Maintain competency and participate in audits and tests.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Chemicals handling

Digital photography

Problem solving

Job description

Overview

RSR are currently recruiting for a Forensic Laboratory Officer to work on a full-time, long-term contract based in Preston, Lancashire.

Please be advised, this role is office based, so applicants must be prepared to travel to and work from Preston.

The role will involve accessing Police systems, so applicants will need to undergo Security Vetting checks.

The role is paying £13.28p per hour (PAYE).

Responsibilities

• Main purpose of the role : To support the unit in the retrieval and recording of Fingerprint / Palm print, footwear and indented writing evidence
• Key Responsibilities : Ability to make an independent assessment for the suitability of evidence, to form an Evidence Recovery Plan (ERP).
• To work in accordance with standard operating procedures, conducting laboratory examinations for recovered exhibits, enhancing / recovering / recording evidence without compromising other evidence types.
• To use your knowledge to apply a forensic strategy approach to maximise the potential evidence recovery rate of each exhibit. To understand the sequential approach for examinations.
• Ability to identify all evidence types and liaise with other specialised units to discuss ERP strategies.
• To work in a laboratory environment, preparing chemical solutions (for enhancement processes), ensure appropriate safe containment of chemical waste and perform general housekeeping functions, to the required Health and Safety standards, (including the lifting, handling and transport of equipment / materials). Use sterilisation techniques on contaminated items, equipment and documentation, in order to ensure subsequent safe use.
• Understand the principles of being involved with and managing / storing sensitive information.
• Undertake validation and verification of techniques to demonstrate their effectiveness.
• Maintain your competency in all areas (performing processes and operating equipment); Take part in annual audits of processes; inter laboratory comparison tests and external proficiency test schemes.
• Provide technical assistance at Major scenes (at appropriate level) and maintain the appropriate records.
• Provide witness statements and attend court to give evidence (for all crime categories) to support the Criminal Justice System, for matters relating to case work undertaken in the FEL and when attending scenes.

Essential

• Experience of working in a laboratory environment and handling chemicals
• Experience of the digital photography process and using software for enhancing digital images
• Experience of working on own initiative, investigating problems, developing solutions and taking appropriate timely action to resolve them.

Desirable

• Experience of handling confidential & sensitive material in an appropriate manner
• Experience of working on / with computerised systems
• To have practical understanding of COSHH regulations and knowledge of Risk Assessment

If you would like to be considered for this position and have the relevant experience, then please apply now