Working in Forensic Science

In Ireland, the Forensic Science Laboratory forms part of the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform. If there are any vacancies within the laboratory, they are advertised on www.publicjobs.ieVisit the Forensic Laboratory website for more information on the qualifications you need to work in this area.

• Dr Sheila Willis - Director of Forensic Science Laboratory
  "UCD was a very positive exciting experience for me and although I flirted with Botany for a while, Chemistry was my main interest." Read more....
  Video of Dr Sheila Willis

• Dr Hilary Clarke - Forensic Scientist
  "If you are interested in a similar career path you should consider doing a Masters Degree or a PhD. I feel it was of benefit to me in getting a position in the Pharmaceutical Industry as well as my current job.Read more...

• Dr Clara O'Sullivan - Forensic Scientist
  " I currently work as a Forensic Scientist at the Forensic Science Laboratory at Garda Headquarters.  It is an extremely interesting and challenging job involving practical science, logical thinking, report writing and giving evidence in court as an expert witness." Read more...

• The Forensic Science Laboratory (Dublin)

• Careers in Forensic Science