Forensic Examiner

Eurofins Uk Forensic Services; England; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days leave + bank holidays

Pension scheme (up to 6%)

Life assurance (3x salary)

Health Cash Plan & EAP

Enhanced family leave & sick pay

Perkbox benefits & wellbeing support

Cycle to Work & tech scheme

Holiday trading

Job summary

Eurofins Uk Forensic Services is seeking a Forensic Examiner to join the Toxicology team at Heathrow. You will perform routine laboratory analyses, maintain equipment and records, and support casework analysis under SOPs and safety rules.

The role requires a Chemistry degree or equivalent, solid communication skills, and the ability to work effectively in a team. Vetting includes NPPV3 + SC; 5 years UK residency is required.

Qualifications

• Chemistry degree or equivalent.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Good planning and organisational ability.
• Able to work collaboratively in a team.
• Experience in Forensic Toxicology and instrumentation is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Maintain laboratory area with strict contamination controls.
• Prepare and validate quality control material; maintain records.
• Calibrate and maintain equipment; manage consumables.
• Follow SOPs and health and safety requirements; ensure chain of custody.
• Prepare casework samples for analysis and input data into the case management system.
• Contribute to continuous improvement within the Toxicology team.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

Chemistry degree

Tools

GC-MS

HSGC-FID

GC-QQQ

HPLC

LC-MS/MS

HRAM

Job description

Job Description

We are currently recruiting for Forensic Examiner to join our fantastic Toxicology team at our site based in Heathrow If you are passionate about a rewarding career in Forensic testing and want to use your expertise to its full potential, then this is a great opportunity to join a well-established and successful market leading company with over 30 years’ experience in providing Forensic Services to the Police forces of England and Wales, as well as other commercial organisations and public sector bodies.

This is a truly exciting time to begin or continue your career with our first-class business, as a Forensic Examiner, you will be responsible for carrying out routine laboratory analyses, undertaking general housekeeping duties, and provide administrative support for the Toxicology team.

Interview Process: Candidates shortlisted for interview will be invited to attend a Group Assessment on 3 November 2026 at our Heathrow site, followed by a formal interview on 5 November 2026 via Microsoft Teams.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

You will be required to help maintain the laboratory by keeping the area clean and tidy following stringent anti-contamination procedures, prepare and validate quality control material, maintain laboratory records, provide routine calibration and maintenance of equipment, and maintain consumable stocks.

You will also assist with casework analysis by following all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Health and Safety requirements and ensuring they are fit for purpose. You will be responsible for maintaining sample integrity and chain of custody, the preparation of casework samples for analysis, undertaking analyses using instrumentation such as HSGC-FID, GC-MS, GC-QQQ, HPLC, LC-MS/MS, and HRAM, ensuring analytical data conforms to quality standards, and input data onto an internal case management system. Finally, you must take an active role in the continuous improvement throughout the team.

Qualifications

For this role you must have a Chemistry degree or equivalent, have strong verbal and written communication skills, and have good planning and organisational skill. You must also be adaptable, have a strong sense of accountability and integrity as well as being able to work collaboratively with a team. Previous experience in Forensic Toxicology, sample preparation techniques, instrumentation and related software, and Microsoft Office would be a benefit to the role.

You will demonstrate all aspects of the Eurofins core values including customer focus, quality, competence, team spirit, and integrity. You will demonstrate initiative, be proactive, enthusiastic, a strong team player, and be able to work independently whilst being responsive to direction when needed. You will have the ability to multitask and work to deadlines while managing a flexible workload and showing a high level of personal resilience. You must be willing to participate in a culture of collaboration, cooperation and continuous improvement. You will be willing to take on extra duties or responsibilities for the team/department when required.

Important Information

Due to the sensitive nature of our work, this role will require the successful candidate to achieve NPPV3 + Security Clearance (SC). To be eligible, you must have 5 years’ continuous UK residency.

As part of the vetting process, you’ll be asked to provide information about your background, including your employment and address history, financial circumstances and details of close family or partners. These checks are carried out to ensure individuals accessing police data, systems and sites are trustworthy and suitable for the role.

Factors such as criminal convictions, financial difficulties or associations that may pose a risk could affect your ability to gain clearance. However, each application is assessed on an individual basis, and honesty throughout the process is essential.

Please note:

• Vetting is carried out by an external police vetting service
• Drug and alcohol testing may be required before you start and during your employment
• Ongoing employment is subject to maintaining the required level of clearance

Further information on the NPPV3 + SC vetting clearance process can be found here.

What We Offer

We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (rising to 30 days with length of service)
• Company pension scheme with up to 6% employer contribution
• Life assurance (3x salary)
• Health Cash Plan & Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced family leave and sick pay
• Perkbox benefits, discounts and wellbeing support
• Cycle to Work scheme, tech scheme & volunteering days
• Holiday trading (buy/sell) scheme
• Refer a Friend scheme
• Free on-site parking (site dependant)