Position Overview & Specifications
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.
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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:
To advise on and supervise Drugs examinations, report results and present evidence in court.
The role holder will join a team that is expanding to build upon its success. They will be expected to work flexibly within the team and collaboratively with other departments in order to meet customer requirements.
There are opportunities for reporters across the range of case types covered by the team, from identification and quantification cases to cannabis yield cases and comparison cases.
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Requirements:*
Duties & Responsibilities
- Manage own resources including a personal case load, taking responsibility for personal continued professional development.
- Determine the forensic examination to be undertaken.
- Undertake the technical analysis of forensic samples.
- Assign meaningful conclusions to forensic findings.
- Prepare written reports regarding forensic submissions.
- Provide expert evidence to courts.
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Skills & Competencies*
- Ability to analyse materials for controlled substances by using analytical techniques including IR, GC-MS and HPLC.
- A customer focus with demonstrable commercial acumen.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills including well developed reporting and presentation skills.
- 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.
- Analytical thinking, including planning and scheduling.
- Well-developed interpersonal skills.
- Ability to deal with conflict through to resolution.
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Personal Attributes*
- Highly motivated individual who approaches work with a positive attitude.
- Able to work on their own initiative and with exceptional attention to detail.
- High level of honesty and integrity.
- Strong work ethic and commitment.
- Professional business disposition and of smart appearance.
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Qualifications*
- Scientific or related degree essential.
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Experience*
- Previous experience in the forensic reporting of drugs and experience as a court-going reporting scientist would be advantageous.
- Training in the role will be provided to successful candidates who meet the profile but have no experience.
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Other information:*
In return, we offer a competitive salary (dependent upon experience)* in addition to numerous company benefits*, which are listed on our careers page https://www.keyforensic.co.uk/forensic-science-careers/.
The role is full time (37 hours per week) and based at our laboratory in Coventry.
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IN ORDER TO PASS OUR STRINGENT SECURITY VETTING, YOU MUST HAVE RESIDED IN THE UK FOR THE PREVIOUS 5 YEARS FROM THE DATE OF YOUR APPLICATION. WE CANNOT CONSIDER APPLICANTS THAT HAVE NOT LIVED IN THE UK FOR THE PREVIOUS 5 YEARS AND YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE AUTOMATICALLY REJECTED.*
KFS is committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst our workforce. Our aim is that our workforce will be truly representative of all sections of society and each employee feels respected and able to give of their best. One of our goals is to work within an environment free from discrimination, harassment and prejudice. We aim to embed this in all of our recruitment and selection policies, procedures and practices.
Job Type: Full-time