Forensic Scientist, Science

StafflineCelbridge,( See Candidate Booklet, KildareStarting from: €38,083
Role: Forensic Scientist Grade III
Departments: DNA and Biological Analysis & Chemical / Physical Analysis, Forensic Science Ireland (FSI)
Location: Backweston, Celbridge, Co. Kildare (See candidate booklet)
Salary: Starting at €38,083 (see candidate information booklet for full details)

Our client t​​​​​he Forensic Science Ireland, Department of Justice are currently seeking Forensic Scientist Grade III's in the DNA and Biological Analysis and Chemical/Physical Analysis departments.

The DNA Role
As a Forensic Scientist Grade III, you will be assigned to the DNA and Biological Analysis department. This is the area of most sustained growth and technological developments within FSI. DNA and biological analysis is an effective means to investigate crime ranging from crimes against property (i.e. burglaries, unlawful takings) through to the more serious cases of crimes against the person (i.e. sexual assaults, shootings, murders and armed robberies).

Blood Pattern Analysis (BPA) and the examination of damage to clothing is also carried out in the area

​​​​​​​The Chemical/ Physical Analysis Role
As a Forensic Scientist Grade III, you will be assigned to the Physical Analysis or Chemical Analysis department.

The Physical Analysis Department was created in 2019, when the Chemistry section in FSI was merged with Fingerprint and Handwriting and Document analysis, formerly under the authority of An Garda Síochána.

This area has experienced unprecedented investment in modern technology and software for the detection of Latent Marks from crime scenes, Gunshot residue from shooting incidents and scientific evaluative opinion in trace evidence, such as Fibres, Paint and Glass investigations. In addition, the department examines identity documents to support the movement of persons across international borders.
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For further information on the Forensic Scientist Grade III roles please click the view/job details button to view the full candidate information booklet.

The closing date for applications is Thursday the 9th of January 2025

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