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Hours: 37.5 per week (working Tuesday- Saturday)
Closing date: Friday, 5th July 2024
The Role
This is an entry-level role suitable for individuals without previous scientific experience.
The role involves examining items submitted as part of a ‘Scene of Crime’ case, such as blood swabs and cellular recovery items. The role may also include laboratory maintenance, cleaning, and scheduled servicing.
Key Responsibilities
* Adhere to all aspects of the customer Operational Protocol and EFS Quality Manual.
* Perform examinations/analysis according to standard operating procedures within required timescales and quality levels.
* Maintain contemporaneous, signed, and dated notes as per procedures.
* Ensure the integrity and proper handling of exhibits under your ownership.
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Experience
* GCSEs in English, Maths, and Science.
* Open to change and continuous improvement.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills.
* Proactive attitude and initiative in scientific, quality, and efficiency improvements.
* Patience, determination, attention to detail, and integrity.
* High concentration, accuracy, and reliability.
* Ability to work independently and in a team.
Required Behaviours
* Flexibility to cover team absences to meet customer needs.
* Clear communication with colleagues and monitoring satisfaction.
* Customer-focused problem-solving and opportunity recognition.
* Effective collaboration within and outside the team.
Additional Information and Benefits
We offer career progression, competitive salary, and benefits including cycle to work, volunteering days, holiday purchase/sell, life assurance, pension, learning support, annual leave, recognition schemes, employee wellness benefits, and more. Details can be found in our benefits menu.
Due to the sensitive nature of the work, security clearance is required, which involves a police vetting process and a five-year UK residency. Successful applicants must also undertake drug and alcohol testing prior to employment.
We handle personal data in accordance with our privacy policy. Further information is available in our privacy notice.
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