Please note, we foresee further vacancies arising in both of our toxicology teams - Criminal Toxicology (Edinburgh) and Postmortem Toxicology (Glasgow). However this particular vacancy is for Edinburgh, any reserve candidates will be considered for future vacancies in either Glasgow or Edinburgh, as they arise.
Please fill in a location preference form to be considered
Key Responsibilities -
To carry out instructed casework and provide results/findings (generated by instrument or from a limited set of outcomes) internally to Forensic Services staff or externally to the police and other customers.
The role also requires technical expertise and troubleshooting of equipment and scientific instrumentation.
Ideally, applicants will have experience in the use of LCMS.
Due to the nature of this role, this position is fully lab-based, with no hybrid working.
Please note, we foresee further vacancies arising in the future within our Howden Hall Lab. Whilst this vacancy is specifically for Criminal Toxicology, future vacancies would be based within our Post Mortem Toxicology team. Any successful reserve candidates would be considered for future Post Mortem Toxicology vacancies.
Interviews for this role are likely to take place w/c 16th November 2026 (TBC).
*If you have any questions on the above, please contact RecruitmentTeam1@Scotland.Police.uk*
Why join us?
- Competitive salary with annual increments
- Full-time or part-time shift patterns
- 28 days annual leave and 6 public holidays (increases with service)
- Local government pension scheme for long-term security
- Ongoing training to develop your skills
- Opportunities for career progression and professional growth
- Comprehensive wellbeing support and dynamic work environment
- Exclusive discounts and savings through our rewards and benefits network
Every role in Police Scotland plays a part in Keeping People Safe.
This is an opportunity to join a national organisation serving communities across Scotland, where integrity, fairness and respect are at the heart of everything we do.
Police Scotland serves over 5 million people across Scotland’s cities, towns, rural and island communities.
Our 2030 vision is for safer communities, less crime, supported victims and a thriving workforce.
We are committed to equality, human rights and building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
The Forensic Services Strategy can be found here
The Forensic Services Performance Framework can be found here
