Trainee Forensic Toxicologist - Warrington, United Kingdom - Key Forensic Services

Key Forensic Services
Key Forensic Services
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Warrington, United Kingdom

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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.


Position:


Purpose of Role


Responsible for the case assessment, management and interpretation of road traffic forensic toxicology casework and the provision of expert witness testimony.


Role Summary
This is an exceptional career development opportunity. You will be trained on the job by working alongside existing experienced Reporting and Analytical Forensic Toxicologists.

Day-to-day responsibilities will involve reporting toxicology cases associated with the Road Traffic Act 1988 (drink and drug driving).


Dependant on business requirements, it is possible that over time and following a period of close supervision and competency assessments, that this role will lead to the involvement in more complex toxicology casework.


Duties & Responsibilities



  • Effective management of resources, including a personal case load
  • Ensures all road traffic cases are delivered well in advance of their 6month statutory time limit.
  • Sets an appropriate forensic strategy which addresses the case requirements and translates this strategy into clear, appropriate instructions for the toxicology analytical section to follow.
  • Reviews, collates and interprets toxicological findings in the context of the case and considers alternative explanations.
  • Formulates meaningful, succinct conclusions to analytical findings and prepares clear, wellstructured and unbiased reports.
  • Attends Court and provides oral expert witness testimony in a clear, intelligible and evenhanded way.
  • Adheres to the FSR Codes of Practice and Conduct.
  • Adheres to quality control procedures and works within the Key Forensic Services' ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accredited quality system.
  • Liaises with other departments where appropriate.
  • Proactively ensures and maintains continued professional development to improve forensic toxicology knowledge and interpretative skills.
  • Supports the analytical toxicology section where appropriate, including the examination of biological specimens when required.

Requirements:


Skills & Competencies

  • Understands the importance of the customer and contractual tender requirements.
  • Good knowledge of the analytical techniques utilised by the analytical toxicology section.
  • Good IT skills and proficient using Microsoft Word/Excel.

Personal Attributes

  • High level of honesty and integrity and takes responsibility for own actions.
  • Strong work ethic, commitment and able to deal with confidential and sensitive information.
  • Team player with welldeveloped interpersonal skills, who has a positive, enthusiastic attitude and a willingness to support and share information with others.
  • Exceptional attention to detail.
  • Demonstrates a flexible approach to work with adept problemsolving skills and able to work methodically and reliably under pressure to ensure customer/contractual deadlines are met.
  • Professional business disposition and of smart appearance.

Qualifications

  • Educated to a minimum BSc. Second Class Honours degree level (preferably in toxicology, chemistry, pharmacology, biochemistry or forensic science).

Experience



  • Prior experience in analytical forensic toxicology is desirable.

Other information:


Terms & Conditions

  • Salary £22,500 per annum
  • Hours 37 per week
  • Holidays 25 days per annum plus statutory holidays


  • Pension

  • Contributory
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Retailer discounts
  • Location: Warrington

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.


The closing date for this position is
31 March 2023 at 17:30 but we reserve the right to end the vacancy earlier if we find enough suitable applicants to progress to the next stage.

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