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Reporting Scientist : Analyst Developer

Orchid Cellmark has grown to become one of the UK’s largest forensic companies. Known for the quality of our work, we are looking for an Analyst Developer to join us on a 12 month contract.

You will be involved in the maintenance and development of a broad range of Orchid Cellmark in house IT systems through the writing of bespoke code and the configuration of COTS systems.

  • Both working autonomously and with small teams.
  • Involved in the development and maintenance of nominated Orchid Cellmark bespoke scientific systems software using Microsoft and Java Technologies.
  • Managing and participating in projects ensuring their timely and accurate completion
  • Provision of ad hoc analysis and programming support and activities across the organisation as required
  • To provide problem solving and support for key production systems software.
  • Working closely with scientific staff to ensure that software user requirements are clearly understood.

You will have preferably been educated to at least first degree level (1st or 2i) in an IT or science related subject. You will ideally have knowledge of the implementation and customisation of COTS. Have experience of using Microsoft and Java technologies to develop software for use in a production environment, you will also have gained some exposure to project management, project methodologies and Object Orientated programming.

Suitable applicants will have some or all of the following technical skills.

  • Knowledge of the principles of Object Oriented Programming
  • Visual Basic 6.0,
  • .Net
  • SQL Server
  • Java
  • Oracle
  • XML
  • C packages (MS Project, MS Office)

This vacancy would suit individuals who work well alone and in a team environment with a creative approach to problem solving. You will be flexible and highly self-motivated with a can-do attitude and have the willingness and ability to quickly pick up a wide range of new skills and knowledge whilst being able to work well under pressure and to deadlines. You will be well organised and work to high personal standards with great attention to detail.

This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your career with a forward thinking and innovative company.

  • Email us at topjobs@cellmark.co.uk or call/text our dedicated recruitment hotline on 07531 236419 for a confidential discussion.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, religion, colour, gender, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability or any other basis covered by law. Employment decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit and business need.

For more information on the range of high quality, specialist forensic services we provide to police forces across the UK go to our dedicated Cellmark Forensic Services website.

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