Experienced Forensic Scientist: Firearms

We are recruiting for an experienced Firearms Forensic Scientist to join our dynamic and thriving team, based onsite at our laboratory in South Oxfordshire.

Forensic Access is one of the UK's leading Forensic Science companies with over 30 years in the industry. We have been at the forefront of cold case investigations and our innovative techniques and analysis have helped to solve some of the world’s most high-profile cases.

Over recent years the Forensic Access Group has expanded our services portfolio to include forensic archaeology, anthropology and toxicology.

We are an ambitious group of companies and we would like to invite the very best candidates to join us on our journey.

What we are looking for:

Forensic Access are currently recruiting for an experienced Firearms Forensic Scientist to join our dynamic and thriving team, based onsite at our laboratory in South Oxfordshire.

This is a rare opportunity for the right person to make a real difference in service delivery and be involved in shaping the future of our rapidly growing and ambitious company.

The role will encompass all aspects of forensic firearms and ammunition examination, with the opportunity for the successful candidate to gain competence in gunshot damage, crime scene/shooting incident reconstruction, post-mortem attendance, and the delivery of external training courses.

Furthermore, the role also includes the opportunity to undertake work for non-police customers and within the criminal defence arena.

Key Requirements: 

• An established Firearms Forensic Scientist working for a forensic science organisation
• Competency in the examination and classification or firearms, ammunition and related materials
• Good working knowledge of UK firearms legislation and case law
• Proven ability to follow standard operating procedures
• Excellent casework management skills, including the ability to prioritise case work requirements and working to defined deadlines
• Customer focused, ensuring that the highest standards of customer service are maintained.
• Excellent team working skills
• Drive and determination to contribute to ongoing departmental improvement and help take the company forward.

Essential Skills:

• Experienced in operational delivery within a forensic science organisation
• A working knowledge of the requirements of ISO 17025 and the Forensic Regulators Codes of Practice and Conduct
• Current UK driving license

Desirable Skills:

• Experienced expert witness with relevant court experience

Training and Self Development:

Continued development and training support (internal and external providers) will be given to the successful candidate to provide them with the opportunity to progress their career in all aspects of forensic firearms examination, including range-of-fire determination, damage assessment, shooting scene reconstruction and post-mortem attendances

Company Benefits:

The company supports and encourages individuals to grow and develop with their career whilst balancing work and life, truly accommodating with life outside of the business.  We are an ambitious, growing group of companies, but we maintain a small company culture.  Every team member is valued, with each individual having access to all levels of management.

• Company pension
• Healthcare benefit including employee assist program and 24-hour GP line
• Life insurance 3x salary
• Free on-site parking
• Employee recognition/long service awards
• Employee referral scheme
• Gym membership
• Regular social events

What Happens Next

We are all about our people, following an initial successful application, those progressing to interview will have the opportunity to come into our offices, meet with the team and a tour of our labs.  Individuals are the key to our success.

We want to ensure that you are excited to be joining us, as we are for you to be joining us! 

Please note: Due to the nature of the role and our work, applicants will be required to be DBS checked, and able to pass a SC/NVVP3 security clearance check. To gain this level of security clearance you must have been resident in the UK for a continuous period of 5 years.

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