Higher Scientific Officer – CARRICKFERGUS.

Higher Scientific Officer – CARRICKFERGUS

Pay Rate: £19.59 per hour.

Location: Carrickfergus, Seapark

Start Date: ASAP

Expected Duration: 4^th October 2026 with possibility of extension

Working Hours:  Monday to Friday – flexible hours working with Core hours 10.00-12.00 and 14.00-16.00.

Requirements: GCE/GCSE ‘O’ levels, grades A – C in English Language and Mathematics. In addition, applicants are required to have GCE/GCSE ‘O’ levels, grades A – C in Double Award Science or 2 Science subjects (to include Biology, Chemistry or Physics).

AND

At least 2 years’ experience in an accredited laboratory carrying out scientific procedures.

Main Duties include:

Achieving Results

• Responsible for the management of work of staff under their remit, re-prioritising work to meet changing and competing demands
• Undertaking audits to fulfil requirements of the Internal audit programme
• Contributing to the review and management of the Internal audit programme on an ongoing basis
• Chair Internal Auditors meetings
• Follow up and confirmation of actions e.g. from audits, complaints, Non conformities, Non conforming work etc
• Training & supervision of trainee auditors
• Organisation and management of the QA trials programme
• Setting up trials for AFSP QSG and internal trials as appropriate
• Attendance at the AFSP QSG meetings
• Acting as an authorised signatory for the drafting and signing of letters of instructions & Reports for Trial participants
• Liaison with trial providers e.g. troubleshooting etc
• Allocating work to team utilising the full range of resources available to achieve results.
• Staff management and monitoring performance of staff
• Project management of Quality projects and participating in Quality projects
• Designing/ delivering training to staff on Quality related topics
• Writing and the development of new procedures, design of forms etc
• Attending Quality meetings e.g. Management review, Contamination and Control Group etc as required
• Production of relevant reports for Management Review, CCPG and other management meetings, as required
• Deputising for Quality Manager at Quality meetings & FSNI management meetings, if required
• Contributing to the development and maintenance of the SharePoint Document Control system, Perito system and other Quality record systems e.g. Excel spreadsheets & electronic systems.
• Overseeing the management of the SharePoint Document control system, including troubleshooting & training of staff
• Equipment – Ensuring the maintenance & calibration of Quality equipment, and records, training of staff
• Participation in and delivery of the Induction of new recruits to FSNI e.g. Contamination talks, Quality induction, SharePoint etc, as required
• Providing information to customers/stakeholders under FOI, or Disclosure etc
• Participation in UKAS visits and liaison with UKAS as required.
• Promoting a Quality culture and ensuring all relevant standards are adhered to within the team in relation to the Quality Management System
• Undertaking Quality Assurance role within the section.
• Providing assistance with Quality Checking, if required, to support team needs.
• Taking responsibility for specific QMS activities e.g. quality rep, document owner.
• Adheres to policies and procedures required for ISO 17025 and 17020 accreditations.
• Adheres to all policies and procedures in relation to Health and Safety and Equality.
• Supports the identification and management of risks either at scenes of crime or during examination/analysis of casework
• Creating an environment where Health and Safety and Equality are promoted and responsibility taken for resolving any issues within the team e.g. health and safety rep.
• Identifying and managing risks within the team to ensure effective service delivery.
• Adheres to all policies and procedures in relation to Health and Safety and Equality.
• Supports the identification and management of risks either at scenes of crime or during examination/analysis of casework

Professional Development

• Providing advice, guidance and technical direction as necessary to support the goals of the team.
• Ensuring competences are maintained and developed to ensure maximum flexibility.
• Attendance at relevant training courses/events
• Contributing to the teams business planning process and the development of the team’s internal and external targets as appropriate, implementing team objectives accordingly

A criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining a position.

The UK Recruitment Co. Ltd has policies on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders and the Secure Handling, Use, Storage, and Retention of Disclosure Information, copies of which can be made available upon request.

PLEASE READ THE JOB DESCRIPTION AND REQUIREMENTS CAREFULLY BEFORE APPLYING.

TO APPLY, PLEASE SEND YOUR CV AND EDUCATION PROOF TO: EMILY.BELL@THERECRUITMENTCO.UK