Forensic Scientist

This role is predominantly laboratory-based and is required to carry out a case assessment and provide instruction to relevant Forensic Services scientific staff; to carry out scientific interpretation of test results; apply judgement and experience to report fact-based opinion internally or externally.

This role may attend at incidents, when required, to provide expert advice and guidance, carrying out scene examination, to maximise recovery of evidence and assist with criminal investigations

Standby/On Call

The post holder is required contractually to participate in a National standby/call out rota for on average, one seven day week including weekends, in every thirteen weeks, for a standby payment of £35 per 24 hr day on the rota.

Any required overtime carried out during a callout will be paid at the appropriate rate.

For full information on the role, responsibilities and criteria required please visit the Police Scotland career site.

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

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 - Job Reference Number – 3707

Applications close at midday on the 19th May 2025