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Our Forensic Scientists provide independent, objective analysis to the NSW health and justice systems. They help solve crimes and safeguard public health.
Our forensic and analytical science laboratories provide independent analysis to the NSW health and justice systems with specialist forensic biology/DNA, illicit drugs analysis, chemical criminalistics, forensic and environmental toxicology testing and evidence recovery services.
They’re located in Sydney at Lidcombe and North Ryde and support NSW Government agencies including NSW Police Force, NSW Coroner, NSW Health, Roads and Maritime Service, Corrective Services, Community Corrections and Communities and Justice.
Our Forensic Scientists are highly regarded and successful in research grants and university collaborations and work in a dynamic environment where innovation to meet evolving challenges is supported.
I have been able to investigate new and emerging technologies for forensic applications, together with facilitating research within FASS and undertaking collaborative projects with the NSW Police Force, Australian Facility for Taphonomic Experimental Research (AFTER), universities and other forensic labs.
– Dr Catherine Hitchcock, Senior Scientist, Research, Development & Innovation, Forensic Biology/DNA Unit, FASS
Supporting our world-class Forensic and Analytical Science Service to provide independent, objective analysis to the NSW health and justice systems, helping solve crimes and safeguard public health. While mostly based in the lab, you may be required to attend crime scenes and give evidence in court.
You’ll have the following expertise and qualities:
Our world-class Forensic and Analytical Science Service (FASS) is a major employer of Forensic Science graduates.
A career with us could mean helping police solve cold murder cases, helping identify human remains from natural or other disasters, analysing gunshot residue from crime scenes and samples, or identifying new dangerous illicit drugs, triggering public safety warnings that could save lives.
Meet Sharon Neville and see where a career Forensic Science can take you.
There is never a dull moment, there is always an ‘interesting’ case happening, whether it is how to extract illicit substances from a pile of yoga mats to the application of new technology to unsolved cold cases.
– Sharon Neville, Operations Director, Criminalistics, FASS, NSW Health Pathology
Position Classification: Staff Specialist
Hours Per Week 40
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Anatomical pathologists are medical specialists with at least 12 years of training who examine organs, tissues and cells to diagnose specific diseases including cancer. The anatomical pathologist’s skills are fundamental to medical diagnosis, patient management and research.
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NSW Health Pathology acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land across NSW whose cultures and customs have nurtured and continue to nurture this land. We would like to pay our respects to the Elders past, present and emerging, for they hold the memories, the traditions, the culture and hopes of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples across the state.
NSW Health Pathology acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land across NSW whose cultures and customs have nurtured and continue to nurture this land. We would like to pay our respects to the Elders past, present and emerging, for they hold the memories, the traditions, the culture and hopes of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples across the state.
