X2 ASSISTANT SCIENTIFIC OFFICERS CARRICKFERGUS ASAP START.

We are currently recruiting x2 Assistant Scientific Officers for our client based in Carrickfergus. The successful candidates will be required to start once the vetting paperwork and ANI completed.

Start date: ASAP

Rate of pay: £13.75PH

Duration: 4/10/2026 with possibility of extension

Hours of work: 37

Key Responsibilities:

Working with, supporting and providing cover for other team members to achieve results.

Ensuring relevant staff are kept fully informed of developments.

Carrying out recovery and examinations.

Carrying out analytical tests.

Delivering results against instructions accurately and in line with expected deadlines.

Exhibit storage and retrieval.

Preparation of laboratory reagents and solvents.

Making appropriate records as work proceeds, ensuring results are accurately recorded and Sample Manager and Casebook Management System are updated.

Attending court/case conferences, as appropriate.

Attending and assisting in the forensic examination of scenes of crime.

May be required to undertake other duties as required e.g. sectional finance support.

May be required to work an on-call rota operation.

Ensuring results are validated through carrying out appropriate quality checks.

Completing all work in line with FSNI accepted quality standards and technical operating procedures

Adhering to all policies and procedures in relation to Health and Safety and Equality e.g. COSHH.

Identifying and managing risks reporting any issues to their manager.

Establish the needs and expectations of customers and deal with them appropriately.

Essential Criteria applicants must have:

• 5 GCSE or equivalent including English, mathematics and 2 sciences. (e.g. biology, chemistry or double award science) (Proof of certs required)
• Excellent IT skills, including use of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Excellent communication skills.

Desired but not essential:

• 2 x Science Subjects at A Levels

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 send your CV via the link or email megan.mcbride@therecruitmentco.uk