We have a fantastic opportunity for you to join our client, Northern Ireland Civil Service, based in Belfast as a full-time Assistant Scientific Officer. This is a long-term temporary opportunity.Our client is Northern Ireland's Leading Public Sector Employer. Administrator Pay Rate: £13.75Start Date: ASAP Key Accountabilities:Knowledge of the working environment<ul><li>Understanding of the laboratory environment.</li><li>Understanding of how they contribute to the overall performance of the laboratory.</li><li>Fully conversant with all policies and procedures as relevant to their role.</li><li>Understanding of their responsibilities within the QMS and technical operating procedures.</li></ul>People<ul><li>Working with, supporting and providing cover for other team members to achieve results.</li><li>Ensuring relevant staff are kept fully informed of developments.</li></ul>Achieving results<ul><li>Carrying out recovery and examinations.</li><li>Carrying out analytical tests.</li><li>Delivering results against instructions accurately and in line with expected deadlines.</li><li>Exhibit storage and retrieval.</li><li>Preparation of laboratory reagents and solvents.</li><li>Making appropriate records as work proceeds, ensuring results are accurately recorded and Sample Manager and Casebook Management System are updated.</li><li>Attending court/case conferences, as appropriate.</li><li>Attending and assisting in the forensic examination of scenes of crime.</li><li>May be required to undertake other duties as required e.g. sectional finance support.</li><li>May be required to work an on-call rota operation.</li></ul>Quality<ul><li>Ensuring results are validated through carrying out appropriate quality checks.</li><li>Completing all work in line with FSNI accepted quality standards and technical operating procedures</li></ul>H&amp;S and Equality<ul><li>Adhering to all policies and procedures in relation to Health and Safety and Equality e.g. COSHH.</li><li>Identifying and managing risks reporting any issues to their manager.</li></ul>Services <ul><li>Establish the needs and expectations of customers and deal with them appropriately.</li><li>Professional Development</li><li>Ensuring relevant technical competencies are maintained and skills developed to maximise flexibility across the Laboratory.</li></ul> Qualifications and experience<ul><li>4 GCE/GCSE 'O' levels, grades A - C. These must include English Language, Mathematics and a Science subject.</li><li>6 months relevant experience in the last 5 years.</li></ul>Skills and Key BehavioursProfessional knowledge and skills.<ul><li>Setting Direction</li><li>Seeing the Big Picture</li><li>Changing and Improving</li><li>Making Effective Decisions</li></ul>Engaging People<ul><li>Leading and Communicating</li><li>Collaborating and Partnering</li><li>Building Capability for All</li></ul> The Recruitment Co are committed to promoting equal opportunities and recognise the diversity of our workforce is the source of our strength. Applications are encouraged and welcomed from all backgrounds and communities, and all characteristics. **An AccessNI will be required** Interested? Click apply now to join our admin team! RecCoBelfast

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