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Norfolk, England, United Kingdom

Norwich, England, United Kingdom

• Validation & Development of new and existing processes to maintain and develop the portfolio of techniques available to KFS’ customers.
• Troubleshoot and maintain the laboratory equipment and processes, including failure investigations
• Provide on-the-job technical training to laboratory analysts and Reporting Managers.
• Provide technical advice to scene of crime officers, police, and members of the legal profession with little or no understanding of the technical aspects of DNA… Show more
• Provide technical advice to scene of crime officers, police, and members of the legal profession with little or no understanding of the technical aspects of DNA profiling. Show less

Norwich, England, United Kingdom

• Management of a large-scale project with multiple interdisciplinary stakeholders, both internal and external.
• Lead on research questions and developmental design
• Customer and stakeholder engagement both within forensics and with detention officers within a police force in the UK
• Public engagement through conference presentation and peer-reviewed publication
• Travel to national and international customer sites for training, scientific discussion and FSE activities

Norwich, England, United Kingdom

• DNA STR sample processing
• Reporting of relationship test cases
• Development of internal procedures
• Validation of new techniques
• Training of other members of staff
• Customer liaison & scientific results explanation

Abingdon, England, United Kingdom

• Development of internal procedures
• Validation of new techniques
• Training of other members of staff

Abingdon, England, United Kingdom

• Laboratory Team Management (up to 25 personnel)
• Process flow & management
• Project to coordinate lean processing via central stores

Abingdon, England, United Kingdom

• Instrument Maintenance
• Stock management
• Small scale projects

Completing DNA extraction, fluorescent quantification, PCR, and electrophoresis of samples for submission to National DNA database or use in relationship testing. All processes followed standard operating procedures and completion of traceable paperwork.

Master'S Degree

Master Of Biochemistry

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