Reporting Scientist - Biology

Eurofins; South Oxfordshire; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Une entreprise leader dans le domaine des sciences forensiques recherche un expert en analyse ADN pour gérer des cas biologiques. Le titulaire du poste sera responsable de l'analyse des échantillons, de la rédaction de rapports, et devra témoigner en tant qu'expert en justice. En retour, un salaire compétitif et un ensemble d'avantages sociaux attractifs sont offerts.

Benefits

Life Assurance (3 times annual salary)

Company Pension Plan

Learning and Professional study support

25 days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays

Employee Assistance Programme 24/7

Qualifications

• Compétences organisationnelles et de gestion du temps
• Excellentes compétences en communication, tant à l'écrit qu'à l'oral
• Engagement envers l'amélioration continue

Responsibilities

• Responsable de l'analyse ADN et de la préparation de rapports.
• Gestion de l'intégrité et de la continuité des preuves.
• Production et présentation de déclarations d'expert en cour.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Commitment to Continuous Improvement

Job description

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Contract: Permanent

Closing date: 31st July 2024

The Role

We are looking to hear from candidates that have relevant industry experience with either latent or existing competencies in the reporting of DNA and Biology Casework.

The role holder is to be responsible for the creation and completion of the work associated with the DNA analysis / Body Fluid interpretation of laboratory Biology Casework submissions. Ultimately, to take ownership of a case and to be responsible to produce a report, SFR, Witness Statement or equivalent and attend Courts of Law as an expert witness as required. They will assist the Business Unit in routinely achieving success (in Quality, Output, Innovation and Development).

The role holder will be required to participate in any requirement for shift working and/or weekend rota cover (in lab or on call) as business needs dictate, either on the basis of hours which are additional to the standard week or by rostering. Where this is required, appropriate rota payments will be made.

Key Responsibilities

• Adhere to all aspects of the customer Operational Protocol and Eurofins Quality Manual.
• Ensure all work (including sub-contractors) is authorised, completed to contracted / agreed timescales and to estimated cost if applicable.
• Check all critical findings in line with standard operating procedures.
• Interpretation of results/evaluation of findings
• Manage the integrity and continuity of exhibits, including their return.
• Communicate with customer as appropriate throughout the lifetime of case.
• Discuss findings with the customer/CPS.
• Produce an Expert Witness statement or equivalent and attend court as requested.
• Assume responsibility for the day to day financial obligations and time booking on the case management system (CLIMs) associated with the allocated case.
• Seek continual improvement of methodology and processes that will have a positive impact on quality and effectiveness.
• Responsibility for assisting the Casework Manager/Workflow Supervisors with the operational task management of other reporting scientists’ workload to deal with planned or un-planned abstractions within the team (e.g. illness, annual leave, court etc.) to ensure the needs of the customer are met.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Demonstrable organisational and time management skills
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Committed to Continuous Improvement

Preferred

• Awareness and understanding of other evidence types.
• Holds current or previous competence in interpretation of DNA results, including evidential comparisons.
• Currently or previously competent in Biology Casework Examinations
• Demonstrable knowledge and adherence to the required Customer Operational Protocols, Standard Operating Procedures, Quality Management System, Health & Safety documents and CPS requirements.
• Demonstrable knowledge and adherence to the Forensic Science Regulator’s Code of Practice.

Additional Information

Company Benefits

In return for your hard work and loyal service, we will offer you genuine career and salary progression through our Career Pathways programme, a competitive salary, and a selection of employee benefits via our flexible benefits menu which includes cycle to work scheme, give as you earn, volunteering days,purchase & sell holiday. In addition, we also offer the following:

• Life Assurance(3 times annual salary)
• Company Pension Plan
• Learning and Professional study support
• 25 days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays, increasing to a maximum of 30 days
• Free on-site car parking – site specific
• Employee Length of Service Rewards and YearlyRecognition Schemes
• Celebrating work anniversaries here at EFS with lots to offer includingemployee core value badges
• Employee Tech Scheme
• Discount vouchers and Flexi reward points on our employee wellness hub
• 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 Programme24/7
• Enhanced company sick, maternity and paternitypay scheme
• Refer a friend scheme
• Subscription to mental health support and wellbeing

Due to the highly sensitive nature of the work, applicants should note that security clearance is required for this role. To gain security clearance you must have five years continuous residency in the UK. Security clearance is undertaken by a third party to police personnel vetting standards (NPPV/3 and SC), as such any criminal convictions may prevent you from gaining security clearance. Further information on the security clearance process and requirement can be found at . In addition, all successful applicants will be required to undertake drug and alcohol testing prior to commencing employment.

Due to the nature of the work we undertake on our Tamworth (EFS Midlands site), for employees based at EFS Midlands or likely to attend EFS Midlands as part of their role 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 form.

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