Laboratory Analyst

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

Job summary

Eurofins in Cardiff is recruiting a Laboratory Analyst to join their laboratory team at Lextox. The role includes performing hair sample analysis and maintaining laboratory standards.

Candidates must hold a degree in Biomedical Sciences or a related field, possess laboratory skills, and demonstrate attention to detail. This is a full-time and permanent opportunity with significant contributions to health and safety.

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Qualifications

• Knowledge of ISO17025 standards.
• Experience in a laboratory setting.
• Familiarity with laboratory instrumentation and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform hair sample sectioning.
• Prepare sample batches for analysis.
• Perform analysis of laboratory samples for alcohol and drugs.

Skills

Knowledge of laboratory techniques

Excellent interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Education

Degree in Biomedical Sciences, Biochemistry or relevant scientific discipline

Job description

Company Description

Eurofins Forensic Services (EFS) is the largest forensic service provider in the UK and Europe. We are part of Eurofins Scientific, 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 2025, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 7.2 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

Lextox is a UKAS accredited laboratory based in Cardiff, providing drug, alcohol and DNA testing services for family law cases and childcare proceedings.

Job Description

We are currently recruiting for a Laboratory Analyst to join our Laboratory team at Lextox, on a full time and permanent basis. Applicants are expected to have knowledge of ISO17025 and have previous experience of working in a laboratory setting.

Role

The role includes the following responsibilities:

• Perform hair sample sectioning.
• Prepare sample batches for analysis.
• Perform analysis of laboratory samples for alcohol and drugs of abuse.
• Adhere to Lextox Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and accurately complete laboratory documentation.
• Perform routine maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment to maintain quality standards.
• Uphold confidentiality of information obtained in the course of analysing samples within the lab, refraining from disclosing such information without written consent, except where disclosure is required by law or by a court order.

Qualifications

Essential:

• Qualified at a Degree level – Biomedical Sciences, Biochemistry or a relevant scientific discipline.
• Knowledge of laboratory techniques, instrumentation and procedures.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a strong attention to detail.
• A strong focus on service and quality with good problem‑solving skills.

Desirable:

• Previous laboratory experience in Toxicology or similar industry (preferrable hair testing lab).
• Knowledge of regulatory bodies and accreditations.
• Previous experience with Quality Management Systems.

Additional Information

Please note that we reserve the right to close any adverts once we have received a sufficient number of applications. If you decide to apply for this post but do not hear back from us within two weeks of your application, please assume that you have not been short‑listed on this occasion.

Equal Opportunities

Lextox is a committed equal opportunities employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of any status or condition protected by applicable UK employment law.