Experienced Forensic Imagery Analyst

A career in forensic imagery analysis can be incredibly interesting intellectually stimulating and rewarding. It offers the opportunity to use sound logic and scientific principles to progress the investigation of crime through the enhancement of imagery and comparison of people vehicles and other objects captured on video multimedia. It also encourages the development of finely honed communication skills to assist the court in its pursuit of justice.

Keith Borer Consultants is a leading name in Forensic Science Consultancy and Expert Witness services. We are looking for a dynamic selfstarter who is passionate about imagery and wants to start a career as a forensic scientist and expert witness specialising in imagery analysis and facial/object comparison evidence.

We are looking for an experienced imagery analyst to join our existing team on a full or part time basis. Depending on level of experience the position can be based at our offices in Durham or Huntingdon or offered on a home working basis. It comes with onthejob training that will be tailored to need and experience.

Duties will include:

• Communicating directly with customers to establish requirements and provide estimates
• Devising investigation and examination strategies
• Travelling UK wide and on occasion further afield to acquire imagery of people places or objects or conduct site surveys where measurements or line of sight assessments are required
• Conducting analysis of any imagerybased evidence utilising the fundamental principles of imagery analysis
• Preparing written reports which are accurate and easy to understand
• Reviewing the findings and reports of colleagues
• Advising Counsel preparing joint expert statements and presenting evidence at Court
• Assisting in progressing towards ISO 17025 accreditation
• Training coworkers as applicable
• Contributing to wider company practices such as auditing and test witnessing
  

To be considered for this role you will have relevant subjectspecific experience be uptodate with advances in this field and ideally have a degree or equivalent level qualifications (e.g. UKIAC or similar). You must have a thorough knowledge of the principles of general analysis be able to distinguish between fact and assumption and have knowledge of all factors that may affect the perception of information provided within an image. You will be organised and diligent selfmotivated organised and able to take responsibility for your own workload. You will need to have excellent verbal and written communication skills be a critical thinker and have good attention to detail. The ability to work efficiently and effectively irrespective of deadline is essential.

The standard working week for a full time employee is 37.5 hours Monday to Friday with hours to be agreed between 08:00 and 17:30.
Travel throughout the UK Republic of Ireland and occasionally further afield is to be expected; flexibility will be required to accommodate this.

A full UK driving licence is required.

Keith Borer Consultants prides itself on providing a supportive and nurturing working environment for all staff. Consultants are supported by Logistic Administrators who assist with daytoday case management and by a designated Team Leader and Mentor who are on hand to help with any operational challenges. Continuous Professional Development is actively promoted through inhouse knowledge sharing and participation in external courses where appropriate.

In addition to a competitive salary we offer the following benefits:

• 33 days holiday including bank holidays
• Pension Scheme 7.5 employer contribution with a minimum of 2.5 employee contribution)
• Life assurance (Death in Service 4x base salary)
• Perkbox Membership (Provides access to a wide range of high street discounts)
• 24hour Employee Assistance Programme
  

Interested candidates should send a CV and covering letter via the vacancies tab on our website: .

We reserve the right to close the position once sufficient applications have been received.

Due to nature of the work we undertake all applicants must have lived in the UK continuously for the past five years and will be required to gain and retain security clearance which we will arrange.

Keith Borer Consultants is a division of Orchid Cellmark Ltd and part of the Eurofins Scientific Group. Company information can be found at .

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Required Experience:

Senior IC