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Forensic Laboratory Technician
RSSS
Calder Park
2 x Permanent
West Yorkshire Police, the lead Force for Yorkshire and the Humber Regional Scientific Support Services, is looking to recruit two Forensic Laboratory Technicians to be based at the Forensic Enhancement Laboratory.
Responsible for undertaking a range of chemical and technical processes, the Forensic Enhancement Laboratory provides a region-wide service in forensic mark enhancement to further criminal investigations. The role is integral to the effective and efficient running of the laboratory - using chemical processes to develop finger marks as well as providing technical and clerical support to the team.
The role would suit those with a basic science qualification, or with experience of working in a laboratory environment, along with the aptitude for completing an in-house Forensic Laboratory Technician training programme. Basic knowledge of computerised databases is essential as is the ability to prioritise workload. An awareness of the requirements of ISO 17025 would be advantageous.
Appointed applicants will be physically capable of carrying out chemical tasks; will be able to undertake visual quality control and will also be able to complete a safe lifting course. In addition, appointed applicants must be able to deal with the effects of crime and scenes of a sensitive nature.
Please note that due to the nature of the role, appointed candidates will be required to provide biometric samples (fingerprints and DNA) for inclusion on the respective Police elimination databases. This is for routine speculative searching purposes.
West Yorkshire Police offer several benefits to their staff. The successful candidates will be entitled to the following benefits:
• Flexi-time scheme for work-life balance.
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Service for you and your family.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Access to the Blue Light discount programme.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Inclusive staff networks and support groups.
• Comprehensive maternity/paternity leave packages
This vacancy will close 4th November 2025 at 2355 hours.
The post is suitable for job share.
West Yorkshire Police is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010.
Applicants should be aware that it is not always possible to carry out adequate vetting checks on persons who have not been resident within the UK for the last five years. Therefore, where this applies, applicants may be refused because it was not possible to vet them to the appropriate standard.