Orchid Cellmark Europe

Job Title:	Forensic Casework Administrator
Position Last Updated:	April 2008
Department/SBU:	Forensic Casework
Summary of Job:	To receive a broad range of samples from internal sample reception and to provide a range of administrative support to the scientific staff in the forensic casework group with occasional customer interface.
Reporting Relationship:	Department Administrator
Principal Accountabilities:	Transferring of pre logged samples from sample reception to the forensic reporting group Allocate storage areas for exhibits, in the exhibit room, either dry frozen or chilled items. Update case-files with the storage location of exhibits. Updating of internal spreadsheet for tracking of cases Answering a range of basic queries from different internal departments or police customers Filing of case files,archiving and general office filing Returning of items to police forces Liaison with outside providers, administer the transfer of exhibits for toxicological, and fibre analysis. General administration duties as designated by the Department Administrator
Subordinates:	None
Job Requirements:	Education: Basic secondary education GCSE or A levels in a technical or scientific subject Experience: Previous experience of administration would be an advantage Technical Skills / Competencies: Computer, keyboard and office skills. Experience of word processing, spreadsheet and database packages – Word, Excel and Access. General administration skills Non-Technical Skills: Good communication skills, the ability to work in a small specialist team. Excellent organisational skills and the ability to keep detailed, accurate records.
Physical Demands:	In light of the serious consequences of any error, this role requires meticulous attention to detail, accurate record keeping and a responsible attitude to the work being carried out. Forensic work has a very high media profile and any errors or lapses in quality would be likely to attract serious adverse publicity for Orchid Cellmark. In this job role the job holder will come into contact with a broad range of forensic samples including those from serious crime scenes and mass disasters. This could include post mortem samples
Working Conditions:	Computer work station in a shared office / Laboratory.

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