Forensic Biology Examiner

Eurofins USA; Tamworth; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading forensic services provider as a Forensic Examiner in the Midlands. This role offers a unique opportunity to apply your expertise in forensic testing within a well-established company. You will examine various exhibits while adhering to strict SOPs and turnaround times. The position requires a detail-oriented individual with strong organizational skills, and the ability to work in a team. Enjoy competitive benefits, career progression, and a supportive work environment focused on professional development and employee wellness. If you are motivated and passionate about forensic science, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Cycle to Work Scheme

Volunteering Days

Holiday Purchase/Sell

Life Assurance

Pension

Professional Development Support

Annual Leave

Recognition Schemes

Employee Wellness Benefits

Mental Health Support

Qualifications

• Good organizational skills and attention to detail are essential.
• Laboratory experience is preferred but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Examine exhibits for blood, semen, saliva, and cellular material.
• Follow SOPs and maintain KPIs during examinations.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Laboratory Experience

Teamwork

Integrity

Customer Focus

Resilience

Flexibility

Deadline Management

Job description

Eurofins Scientific is a leading international group of laboratories with over EUR 2.4 billion in annual sales and more than 30,000 employees, operating a network of 375 laboratories in 41 countries. Eurofins offers a comprehensive range of over 100,000 analytical methods and support services to the pharmaceutical, food, environmental, and consumer product industries, as well as governments.

Eurofins Forensic Services (EFS) laboratories are among the most advanced analytical facilities in Europe, providing a wide range of independent forensic testing solutions to police forces, legal, and criminal justice organizations across the UK and Europe.

Job Description

Location: Midlands

Department: Examination & Reporting

Contract: Permanent

The Role

We are recruiting a Forensic Examiner to join our team at our Midlands site. If you are passionate about a career in forensic testing and want to utilize your expertise, this is a great opportunity to join a well-established, market-leading company with over 30 years of experience in providing forensic services to police, public sector bodies, and other organizations.

The successful candidate will examine exhibits for blood, semen, saliva, cellular material, and recover contingency evidence. Responsibilities include following SOPs and strategies from Reporting Officers. Shift work, on-call duties, and bank holiday cover will be required after training.

Key Responsibilities

The candidate will perform examinations of exhibits according to SOPs and turnaround times, maintaining KPIs and competencies.

Qualifications

Person Specification

We seek someone with good organizational skills, attention to detail, and preferably laboratory experience. The ideal candidate will be motivated, enthusiastic, and able to work well in a team, demonstrating integrity, customer focus, resilience, flexibility, and the ability to meet deadlines. Experience in a commercial forensic setting is advantageous.

Additional Information

Company Benefits

We offer career progression, competitive salary, and benefits including cycle to work, volunteering days, holiday purchase/sell, life assurance, pension, professional development support, annual leave, recognition schemes, employee wellness benefits, Perkbox, Employee Assistance Programme, enhanced sick/maternity/paternity pay, referral scheme, and mental health support.

Security Clearance: Due to the sensitive nature of the work, security clearance is required. Applicants must have five years of continuous UK residency. Further details are available at the Warwickshire Police website. Successful applicants will undergo drug and alcohol testing.

Employees working at or attending EFS Midlands must disclose contact with firearms, ammunition, or cartridge-based tools, as precautions are necessary for entry.

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