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Trainee Reporting Forensic Scientist (Coventry)
Key Forensic Services —Coventry
- Data analysis skills
- Laboratory experience
- No experience needed
- Employee assistance programme
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Forensic Scientist - Search & Recovery (Coventry)
Key Forensic Services —Coventry
- Employee assistance programme
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Associate Director of Biology & DNA (Coventry or Norwich)
Key Forensic Services —Coventry
- Full-time
- Data analysis skills
- Quality control
- Organisational skills
- Employee assistance programme
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Instrument Specialist
Key Forensic Services —Coventry
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- Data analysis skills
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- Computer skills
- Employee assistance programme
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Trainee Reporting Forensic Scientist (Coventry)

Key Forensic Services -
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Job details

11 days ago

Benefits

Cycle to work scheme
Company pension
Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

Data analysis skills
Laboratory experience
No experience needed
Internal department liaison
Continuous improvement
Conflict management

Full job description

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

Location: Coventry

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.PLEASE ENSURE YOU HAVE A VALID RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK DOCUMENT BEFORE PROCEEDING WITH YOUR ONLINE APPLICATION

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 28 August 2026 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. Please note: due to the high volume of applications we receive, if you have not heard back from us within 4 weeks of the closing date please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

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