2 - Forensic Examiner **External – Regional (WYP web + 4 forces)**

West Yorkshire Police • Wakefield, England • Posted June 09, 2026

About the Role

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Regional Scientific Support Services
Calder Park, Wakefield.

Scale 6 - £33,603 - £35,772
Permanent, full time
Flexible Working Pattern

This key position sits within the Forensic Services Laboratory, Regional Scientific Support Services and providing a service for the Yorkshire and Humber Region. We are looking for someone who can work confidently both independently and as part of a busy team, managing sensitive and varied workloads with accuracy, integrity, and professionalism.

As a vital member of the team, you will formulate forensic strategies and conduct laboratory-based DNA, blood, trace evidence and drug examinations on a range of exhibit types in accordance with quality management systems, ensuring organisational conformance.

Key duties include:
- Assess and undertake cellular recovery and blood search examinations, alongside cannabis examinations and EDIT (Evidential Drug Identification Testin...