Forensic Laboratory Assistant
- Location:
- Nelson Street,, AB24
- Salary:
- £27,262 per year
- Contract Type:
- Permanent
- Position Type:
- Full Time
- Hours:
- 35 hours per week
ABOUT THE JOB
The purpose of this role is to provide support to Physical Sciences, Biology and Scene Examination teams, to help deliver an effective and efficient forensic service for the criminal justice system.
ABOUT YOU
You will be educated to Higher level or equivalent, with a proven experience within a laboratory environment OR in the absence of formal qualifications, relevant working experience is required in order to support familiarisation and on the job training for the role.
You will have good communication and IT skills with attention to detail.
You will also have knowledge of quality control systems, standard operating procedures and H&S guidelines.
This full time post is permanent and is subject to standard Recruitment Vetting checks.
You will work 35 hours per week, Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm.
Please note, a driving licence is desirable for this role.
The following competencies at level 2 will be used for the selection process:
We are emotionally aware
We take ownership
We are collaborative
We deliver, support and inspire
We analyse critically
We are innovative and open minded
BENEFITS
- Competitive salary and guaranteed allowances
- Annual salary increments
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- 28 days annual leave and 6 public holidays on appointment
- Wide range of family friendly policies
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Access to range of staff associations
- Scottish Police Recreation Association
- Scottish Police Credit Union
- Cycle to Work Scheme
INTERVIEW GUARANTEE
The Scottish Police Authority / Police Scotland is committed to positive action in the recruitment and selection of people with disabilities. We guarantee an interview to any applicant who has a disability, as defined under the Equality Act 2010, and who meets the essential criteria for the post. Please regard this as an opportunity to let us help you. Tell us of any aspects which could present difficulties and any suggestions for overcoming these.
RESIDENCY AND ELIGIBILITY TO WORK IN THE UK
Applicants must be a British citizen, a member of the EU or other states in the EEA, a Commonwealth citizen or a foreign national free of restrictions. You should also have been resident in the UK for a minimum of three years immediately prior to application.
TO APPLY
Please visit the Police Scotland Career Site for Job Reference Number - 1128