S3/S4 - Forensic Laboratory Assistant

Cheshire Constabulary; Winsford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Cheshire Constabulary's Forensic Laboratory is seeking a Forensic Laboratory Assistant to join a small, dedicated team and support investigations from the frontline to courtroom. The role involves working to ISO17025 standards, maintaining meticulous records, handling biometric samples, and contributing to a diverse range of forensic science activities.

Educated to Level 3 in a science-based subject, you must be precise, reliable, and able to work under pressure with a proactive, team-oriented

Qualifications

• Must have a Level 3 science-based qualification.
• Meticulous attention to detail with good record keeping.

Responsibilities

• Support Laboratory Staff in day-to-day activities.
• Work within a small team to assist Investigations Department and Officers.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Motivation & positive attitude

Work under pressure

Independent worker

Interest in forensic science

Education

Science-based subject (Level 3)

Job description

Please note, if this is a paid role and the role is part time then the salary quoted will be pro rata based on the hours worked per annum.

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Closing Date

02/11/2026, 23:55

An exciting opportunity to join the Cheshire Constabulary Forensic Laboratory as a Forensic Laboratory Assistant has arisen. This is arare opportunity to enter a unique and very rewarding profession in which the variety and nature of work is extremely diverse.Due to the ever-changing challenges of policing, the laboratory is continually looking at new and improved methods to assist with these techniques, meaning that the role is constantly evolving.

Reporting to the Forensic Laboratory Manager, you will work within a small team to provide an excellent service to both the Forensic Investigations Department and Investigating Officers, with an end goal of helping to detect crime and keep Cheshire safe.

Working to Standard Operating Procedures and International Standards including ISO17025, you will support Laboratory Staff in their day-to-day activities to further investigations of a wide range of crimes.

The successful applicant will have:

• meticulous attention to detail, good concentration and accurate record keeping skills
• excellent communication skills both verbally and electronically
• a high level of motivation with a positive attitude and willingness to support others
• the ability to work methodically and reliably under pressure
• an adaptable and approachable attitude
• able to work proactively and independently and have a genuine interest in forensic science

Suitable candidates will be educated to level 3 including a science-based subject.

Due to the nature of the role it will be necessary to provide Biometric samples (fingerprints and DNA) for inclusion on the elimination database for routine speculative searching purposes.

This post is subject to an enhanced level of vetting which must be satisfied before appointment.

The Competency Values Framework (CVF) provides clear expectations for everyone working in policing. It describes behaviours required by all officers and members of staff and it will be used in the recruitment process to assess your suitability for the role to which you are applying.

It is not a requirement that you should have a detailed knowledge of the framework, should you wish to familiarise yourself with it to support you in the recruitment process please follow the below link.

Cheshire Constabulary is fully supportive of diversity, equality and inclusion and strives to employ a workforce which is representative of the community it serves.

Applications are welcomed from all underrepresented groups and support will be made available throughout the recruitment process for all applicants. Under-represented groups include:

• People of ethnic minority
• Individuals who identify as having a visible or invisible disability
• Gender in relation to female representation for PC entry routes
• Gender in relation to male representation for Staff entry routes

FOR POLICE OFFICER NEW RECRUITS ONLY The Constabulary recognises that some may possess additional skills such as fluency in other languages; if you have such a skill and are willing to be contacted about this potentially being considered in relation to deployment and posting decisions, please highlight this in the application. Please note that any posting decision will be made by the organisation as is its prerogative however in circumstances where there is a cultural-competence/skill that may also enhance the Constabulary's service to its communities then in consultation with an individual and their consent then a posting may be agreed accordingly.