KFS are one of the leading forensic providers in the UK. We pride ourselves on delivering a quality service and building strong working relationships with our customer base. Our team of forensic scientists are experienced in the interpretation and reporting of a wide range of evidence types in support of criminal investigations.
We are passionate about supporting the Criminal Justice system and want to hear from potential employees who share that same passion.
Please read the requirements of the job carefully as your application will be measured against them. Please ensure you have the experience we are looking for. This is a specialist role and as such we will only shortlist those with the relevant experience and attributes.
Position
Duties & responsibilities
- Clarify customers’ requirements and convert them into a forensic strategy; to coordinate the search, recovery and testing of material from case exhibits in the laboratory; and interpret the findings in a concise manner to present evidence to the court
- Manage your own resources including a personal case load and take responsibility for your own professional development.
- Conduct a forensic strategy in line with a CAI approach.
- Undertake or supervise the technical analysis of forensic samples.
- Assign meaningful interpretation and conclusions to forensic evidence.
- Prepare written reports suitable for court/CPS purposes
- Provide expert evidence to courts.
- To work collaboratively with other departments in order to meet customer requirements.
- To deliver departmental excellence and efficiency driven by the ever increasing demands of the business - there will be a strong emphasis on continuous process improvement.
Requirements
Personal attributes
- Ability to take on a high level of responsibility
- Highly motivated individual, who approaches work with a positive attitude
- Will be able to work on their own initiative within a documented framework of instruction
- Exceptional attention to detail and ability to produce all work to the highest standard
- Excellent problem-solving skills and an ability to deal with complexity coupled with managing a high workload.
- Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
- Strong IT capability with an ability to analyse data, and formulate decisions accordingly.
- Well-developed interpersonal skills will be essential
- Skills in motivating others and dealing with conflict through to resolution are desirable
Qualifications
- Educated to degree level, in a Science discipline, is essential.
Experience
- No experience is required, however previous experience within a Biology/DNA laboratory environment or the forensic field would be beneficial.
Other information
Terms & conditions
- Salary – Competitive
- Hours – 37 per week
- Holidays – 25 days per annum plus statutory holidays
- Pension – Contributory
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Retailer discounts
