Forensic Examiner - Tamworth, United Kingdom - Eurofins UK Forensic Services

Eurofins UK Forensic Services
Eurofins UK Forensic Services
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Tamworth, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable.

From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins works with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate.

Eurofins believes it is a global leader in food, environmental, pharmaceutical and cosmetics products testing and in agroscience CRO services.

It is also one of the global independent market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, CDMO, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies.


In over just 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to over 50,000 staff across a network of more than 900 independent companies in over 50 countries and operating more than 800 laboratories.

Eurofins offers a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products, as well as providing innovative clinical diagnostic testing services, as one of the leading global emerging players in specialised clinical diagnostics testing.


In 2020, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR € 5.4 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.


Job Description:


The Role


This role also includes some support tasks within the team, such as laboratory cleaning and reagent preparation, and although rarely requested, this role may require the production of a suitable witness statement and attendance at Courts of Law.


Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

  • Carry out examination / analysis of submitted exhibits to required timescales, following suitable training and demonstrable competencies.
  • Adhere to all aspects of our Customer Operational Protocols, Health and Safety requirements and the Eurofins Quality Management System.
  • Ensure all notes are contemporaneous recorded as per standard operating procedures.
  • Take responsibility for maintaining the integrity and continuity of exhibits.
  • Communicate with other scientists as appropriate throughout the lifetime of a case.
  • Assisting with laboratory housekeeping duties including preparation of reagents, maintenance of equipment and laboratory cleaning

Qualifications:


Required Knowledge, Experience and Technical Skills

  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Ability to adapt quickly in a fastpaced, challenging environment
  • Understanding and acceptance of the requirement for full adherence to the Forensic Regulators Code of Practice

Preferred Knowledge, Experience and Technical Skills

  • Previous experience of working in a laboratory based role, preferably UKAS accredited to ISO17025 standard
  • A demonstrable understanding of forensic techniques and analysis utilised in the analysis of drugs, such as chemical tests, FTIR and GCMS

Behaviours

  • Demonstrate ownership of issues that arise day to day
  • Display patience, determination, attention to detail and integrity at all times
  • Exhibit high levels of concentration, accuracy and reliability
  • Able to manage a demanding workload, show good organisational skills and high levels of personal resilience with the ability to work to deadlines under pressure
  • Communicate and work cooperatively with others, focussing on a collective goals
  • Demonstrate initiative, adopting a proactive attitude to continuous improvement
Additional Information


Salary:
Competitive**
Location: Tamworth**
Contract: Permanent
**Hours: 37.5
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