Forensics Quality Service Officer

My client are looking for a number of Forensic Quality Service Officers to work on a secure long term contract.

Main Duties:
Support the implementation and maintenance of Forensic quality standards (ISO 17025) in specific Commands across the NCA to ensure compliance with the EU mandate and the Forensic Science Regulator.

Develop and maintain ISO 17020 policy and procedures ensuring they are fit for purpose.

Carry out audits against working practices within the Forensics Services Quality Management System.

Provide support and guidance to technical managers in:
 - the validation and verification of technical processes;
 - problem solving when technical issues arise;
 - the introduction of new processes and encouraging continuous improvement.

Record and monitor corrective actions or non-compliance identified; supporting any investigations and actions where necessary.

Scheduling and maintaining records of outcomes for:
 - Audits against working practices;
 - Environmental monitoring of examination facilities;
 - Calibrations and tests of equipment;
 - Proficiency tests and inter-lab comparisons;
 - Batch testing of consumables.

Support the version control and central archiving of policies and procedures, safe systems of work and risk assessments.

Issue new and updated procedures across the Forensic landscape.

Report quality issues to management meetings where improvements will be discussed and agreed.

Maintaining a good level of knowledge and understanding of quality standards, training and competency.

Essential
 - Lead Auditors Course set by the International Register of Certified Auditors.
Desirable
 - UKAS ISO/IEC 17025:2005 Forensic Laboratory course or equivalent qualification.
 - Certificate/Diploma in Quality Management


Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take up to a minimum 10 weeks.

LA International Computer Consultants Ltd is an HMG Approved Consultancy and operates as an IT & Engineering Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency, depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, we welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International Computer Consultants Ltd (Recruiter Awards for Excellence - Best IT, Best Public Sector & Gold Awards) and the most prestigious award that any business can receive The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade 2015.