Trainee Reporting Scientist
Core
Train a Forensic Reporter to analyze body fluids for alcohol, drugs, and poisons in criminal cases, specifically for Road Traffic Act 1988 cases, and provide expert testimony in court.
Role type
Trainee Reporting Scientist (Forensic Reporter)
Builds
Forensic reports and expert testimony for police and legal organizations
Domain
Forensic toxicology and criminal justice
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Laboratory experience, understanding of analytical techniques for road traffic cases, business awareness, science-based degree
Preferred skills
Competence in analyzing standard toxicology samples (blood, urine), competence in interpreting results for common and less common drug types, experience in busy laboratory environments
Technologies
Analytical techniques for toxicology
Responsibilities
Undertake training in case types and reporting under mentorship, attend court for expert testimony, manage caseload and develop case strategies, ensure work authorization and adherence to SOPs, communicate with customers on scientific and delivery matters, support other reporters with drafting and results, seek process improvements
Seniority
Trainee, mentored IC