ADD ADVICE TO FAVScientific consultant
Scientific consultants work in a team or as an individual specialist to provide scientific advice, investigation and analysis for a client.
What scientific consultants do
- work with legal representatives on litigation and criminal cases
- work with the client to define the problem, desired outcomes and schedule for key changes
- create well-controlled programmes of relevant investigation
- work with laboratory or testing services, technicians, other specialists and non-technical staff
- present interim and final report in an agreed format.
Key skills for scientific consultants
- academic excellence in a specific scientific field
- technical competence and experience
- good deductive skills
- good organisational skills
- independence and objectivity
- ability to communicate at all levels
- attention to detail
- accountability.
Training to be a scientific consultant
Academic excellence is important: a master’s or PhD may be required. On-the-job training is given if working as a consultant within an organisation. Presentation and reporting skills must be taught to a high level.
Salaries for scientific consultants
Salaries vary, depending on experience and specialism, but are generally over £30,000.
