Hampshire County Council
Technical Officer - Toxicology
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Hampshire Scientific Service
Hampshire Scientific Service has formed a ground-breaking partnership between Hampshire County Council and Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary and our aim is to apply forensic scientific expertise to protect public health and help deliver forensic enforcement in Hampshire.
The Role:
Based in our forensic team in Southsea, and working predominantly within our Toxicology Unit, you are a team player with good attention to detail and care about your work. You are careful, consistent and able to keep things confidential.
You are comfortable working in a scientific laboratory with biological fluids and chemicals.
Good communication, attention to detail and organisational skills are essential to the role. A degree in Chemistry or laboratory experience would be an advantage.
- Routine sample preparation and analyses on biological matrices.
- Checking the accuracy of submission sample paperwork and assessment of the physical sample on arrival at the Laboratory.
- Carrying out administration relating to Coroners and Police cases ensuring continuity is maintained.
- General laboratory maintenance and housekeeping tasks.
- Stock control of laboratory chemicals and standard materials.
- Working within an ISO 17025 Quality System.
- Working within the Forensic Codes of Practice.
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What you’ll do:
- 60% - administrative tasks associated with the receipt, booking in and case management of Forensic samples, general laboratory maintenance and housekeeping.
- 40% - standard preparation, sample preparation and chromatographic analysis of samples to inform the Coroner in cases of non-suspicious deaths. To be performed to agreed quality, delivery, and financial performance objectives. Maintenance & calibration of scientific equipment.
What we’re looking for:
The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic about working in a forensic environment to a trained technical level carrying out administration and routine scientific tasks in the forensic team.
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- A degree in a science subject and a minimum of 5 GCSEs at grades A–C (or equivalent), including English and Mathematics.
- Excellent attention to detail (your work will be used as evidence in court).
- Good communication and organisational skills.
- Works well as part of a team.
- The ability to amend your opinion when presented with further evidence.
Why join us?
This role offers a career opportunity for motivated individuals, especially those with a chemistry background to develop toxicology knowledge and chromatography skills.
We offer a flexible, motivating and inclusive workplace, where talent is truly recognised and developed. We have created an environment that you can look forward to being a part of and where you are empowered to be your best and believe in creating a workplace built on teamwork where people can grow and develop in their roles.
If you think you have what it takes to make a real difference in Hampshire, get in touch!
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