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Company Description Eurofins Forensic Services (EFS) is the largest forensic service provider in the UK and Europe. We are part of Eurofins Scientific, which 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 and forensics. Eurofins laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic, and labelling is accurate. Eurofins is dedicated to delivering testing services that contribute to the health and safety of society and the planet, and to its corporate responsibility to protect the environment and ensure diversity, equity, and inclusion across the entire network of Eurofins companies. In over 35 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 61,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of ca. 900 laboratories in 61 countries. Eurofins companies offer a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products. In 2022, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 6.7 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years. Job Description Please note this is a Full time role Permanent, working 37.5 hours per week - Competitive Salary. The successful candidate will be responsible for the examination and analysis of samples of suspected drugs materials, following documented Standard Operating Procedures and strategies set by Reporting Officers within the team. The role includes recording contemporaneous notes for all examinations carried out whilst maintaining accurate continuity records and working to our required Quality and Health and Safety procedures. Exhibits encountered in this role cover a wide range of sample types ranging from powders and tablets to herbal materials and liquids, and also includes the examination of other items for drugs traces. Examination of these items is completed through the use of calibrated analytical balances alongside colour metric tests, FTIR and GCMS analysis to determine an unequivocal identification of materials submitted for analysis. Examiners within the Drugs team are responsible for the preservation of packaging materials for future fingerprint and DNA examinations, and as such are required to complete work within DNA controlled laboratories. 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. Main duties to include: 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: A recognised qualification in a relevant scientific subject Excellent written and oral communication skills Ability to adapt quickly in a fast-paced, challenging environment Understanding and acceptance of the requirement for full adherence to the Forensic Regulators Code of Practice Preferred Knowledge, Experience and Technical Skills: Degree level qualification in a relevant scientific subject 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 Key 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 co-operatively with others, focussing on a collective goals Demonstrate initiative, adopting a pro-active attitude to continuous improvement Additional Information Benefits: In return for your hard work and loyal service, we will offer you a genuine career and salary progression through our Career Pathways Programme, a competitive salary, a selection of employee benefits via our flexible benefits menu which includes cycle to work, give as you earn, holiday purchase & sell scheme. In addition, we also offer the following: As a Eurofins Forensic Services employee you will benefit from: Life Assurance (3 times annual salary) Company Pension Plan 25 days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays Everyone who joins our team also gets access to Perk box, allowing you to save money all year round. Whether its supermarket savings or days out, the daily coffee or a summer holiday – there’s something to suit everyone’s lifestyle Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 confidential HealthCare Cash Plan membership Enhanced company sick pay scheme Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay Refer a friend scheme Subscription to wellbeing support Due to the highly sensitive nature of the work and we undertake on-site: Applicants should note that security clearance will be required for this role. To gain security clearance you must have five years continuous residency in the UK. Criminal convictions may prevent you from gaining security clearance. This role will in addition require alcohol/drug screening. The organisation treats personal data collected during the recruitment process in accordance with its data protection policy. Information about how your data is used and the basis for processing your data is provided in the organisations applicant privacy notice. You must inform us if you come into contact with any firearms or ammunition through work or any other reason as there will be precautions you will need to take in order to enter the premises. This also applies to persons involved in clay pigeon shooting, and those who regularly use any cartridge based tools such as nail/stud guns. Please provide details on your application. Find out more in our Eurofins career page: https://careers.eurofins.com/