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Forensic Science
SPECIALIST EMPLOYERS
VACANCIES WITH THE POLICE AND HOME OFFICEIn London, the main source of vacancies with the Police are with the Met but try other forces around the country. A couple examples are listed below
www.met.police.ukwww.hertspolicecareers.co.ukwww.thamesvalley.police.uk
http://www.eurofins.co.uk/forensic-serviceshttp://www.socotec.co.uk/
www.cellmarkforensics.co.uk/www.arrogenforensics.co.uk/www.intaforensics.com www.keyforensic.co.uk www.bericon.co.ukwww.forensicequity.com
Comprehensive range of forensic services (acquired Forensics division of LGC Ltd in 2017) Specialising in the examination and analysis of drugs of abuse and workplace alcohol and drug testing but also other forensic services DNA and casework servicesFull range of forensic servicesDigital forensic specialistsFull range of forensic servicesForensic science consultantsFull range of forensic services
Forensic specialists are employed by commercial companies that provide services to the police and relevant agencies. Here are some examples:
DSTL The Forensic Explosives laboratory specialises in forensic work on explosives, such as materials used in a terrorist attack.The Transport Research Laboratory. Research into vehicle and road users’ safety. Has a graduate entry scheme.Burgoynes. This company conducts scientific investigations into fires, explosions, chemical and hazardous marine cargoes, chemical, electrical and mechanical engineering incidents, road traffic accidents, personal injury and microbiological spoilage.Foster and Freeman manufacture equipment used in police and forensic science laboratories
http://bit.ly/1BOcpKp
www.trl.co.uk
www.burgoynes.com
www.fosterfreeman.co.uk
OTHER SOURCES OF INFORMATION
www.exploreforensics.co.uk/www.the-ltg.org/www.afsp.org.uk/www.nhscareers.nhs.uk/www.nshcs.hee.nhs.uk
http://bit.ly/1DAXWTN
http://bit.ly/1mUI2K0
OTHER USEFUL LINKSIncludes articles and news updatesLTG - Formerly the London Toxicology Group)Association of Forensic Science ProvidersFor information about NHS science careersNational School of Healthcare Science – organises applications to the NHS Scientist Training ProgrammeForensic Science Exhibition: Annual exhibition for forensic professionals held in London (5-6 March 2019) includes forensic science and laboratory exhibitorsThere is often a shortage of secondary school science teachers. Subject Knowledge Enhancement courses are available for graduates wanting to teach in an area related to their degree – for example, Chemistry or Biology
SCIENCE JOB SITESwww.naturejobs.com
www.gradcracker.comwww.jobsinscience.comwww.careerscene.com
www.jobs.nhs.ukwww.labmedrecruit.co.ukwww.environmentjob.co.ukwww.bioindustry.orgwww.gsk.com/careerswww.abpi.org.uk
www.srg.co.ukwww.pharmiweb.comwww.astrazeneca.co.uk/
Includes forensic science jobs in the UK and internationallyScience, engineering and technology jobsSpecialist employment agency for science jobsNHS and commercial sector biomedical science vacanciesNHS jobsHealth science jobsEnvironmental and plant science jobsBiotech companiesGlaxoSmithKline pharmaceutical companyAssociation of the British Pharmaceutical Industry. Lists pharmaceutical companiesScience, clinical and engineering recruitmentJobs in the pharmaceutical industryAstraZeneca pharmaceutical company
GENERAL VACANCY WEBSITESwww.indeed.co.uk www.simplyhired.co.uk www.prospects.ac.uk www.graduate -jobs.comwww.grb.uk.com/www.graduate-jobs.comwww.totaljobs.comwww.agencycentral.co.ukwww.gradjobs.co.ukwww.reed.co.ukwww.monster.co.ukwww.jobs.ac.uk Jobs in academic science research, lecturing and
administration
PROFESSIONAL BODIES
www.csofs.org/ www.bafs.org.uk
Chartered Society of Forensic SciencesBritish Academy of Forensic Sciences
The following learned societies offer a range of science careers resources:
www.biochemistry.org www.bps.ac.uk
The Biochemical Society The British Pharmacological Society
Although graduate schemes for forensic science students can be hard to find, the majority of graduate schemes are aimed at those from any academic discipline. Visit the following, as early as possible, during Autumn, in your final year: www.milkround.com www.prospects.ac.ukwww.targetjobs.co.ukwww.gradjobs.co.uk
GRADUATE SCHEMES
CAREERS INFORMATIONwww.prospects.ac.uk/forensic_scientist_job_description.htm Holds a wealth of information about what to do with your degree, jobs, science careers and graduate jobs
www.rsb.org.uk/careers-and-cpd/careers The Royal Society of Biology produces ‘Next Steps: options after a bioscience degree’, which includes some useful resources and contacts, plus advice on applying for jobs.
www.targetjobs.co.uk/careers-advice/job-descriptions/ More information on what to do with your degree, jobs, science careers and graduate jobs
https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk Includes job profiles on science careers and up to date links to relevant jobs through Universal Jobmatch
Attending careers and employment fairs can also be a great opportunity to network with potential employers. Each year the university hosts a range of fairs at which you can find out about the latest vacancies in your area and network with employers. Register with the UWL Employment Services to receive regular updates at: www.uwl.ac.uk/work
JOB SEEKER EVENTS
SOCIAL MEDIA - LINKEDINThe social media platform, LinkedIn, can help you maintain and develop a useful network of industry specific professionals to support you with job search. It also allows you to follow companies and connect with alumni from your school and university who already work in your industry.
Most of the above organisations can be followed on Twitter and Facebook.
SOCIAL MEDIA - TWITTER
Last updated: September 2018, Cathy Taylor Design: Marketing Office
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