DNA Analyst

Eurofins Scientific 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, Eurofins works with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate. Eurofins believes it is a global leader in food, environmental, pharmaceutical and cosmetics products testing and in agroscience CRO services. It is also one of the global independent market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, CDMO, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies.

In over just 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to over 50,000 staff across a network of more than 900 independent companies in over 50 countries and operating more than 800 laboratories. Eurofins offers a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products, as well as providing innovative clinical diagnostic testing services, as one of the leading global emerging players in specialised clinical diagnostics testing.

In 2020, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR € 5.4 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

To carry out high throughput DNA profiling of reference samples to load to the NDNAD; working flexibly and communicating effectively to deliver results within contractual TRT’s and to the highest quality standards.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Full STR profiling of crime scene, reference, cold case and other DNA samples as required across a range of routine and specialist techniques and technologies in accordance with good lab practice (GLP) and quality systems.
• Perform housekeeping duties including sample archiving and disposal, laboratory cleaning, maintenance of equipment and monitoring stock levels.
• Responsible for maintaining a right first time approach to work, reporting any non-conformances or near misses to the local quality systems and implementing process improvements.
• Take a proactive approach to Continuous Improvement (CI) within all aspects of the role; striving to improve output and efficiency of both scientific and support tasks.
• Communicate effectively to team members and team leads to ensure a smooth flow of work through the laboratory process.
• Work in accordance with Eurofins values of customer focus, competence and team spirit, quality and Integrity.

• Experience of working in a high throughput, highly regulated environment.
• Sound knowledge and understanding of the criminal justice system and a forensic science provider’s role within it.
• Sound knowledge of PCR technology.

Salary: Competitive, plus shift allowance & London weighting allowance

Contract: Permanent

Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Shift Pattern: There are 3 week shift rotations. Shift 1: 7am – 3pm, Shift 2: 10am – 6pm, Shift 3: 1pm-9pm plus 1 in 3 weekend.

Due to the highly sensitive nature of the work, applicants should note that security clearance will be required for this role. To gain security clearance you must have at least five years’ continuous residency in the UK preceding an application. Criminal convictions may prevent you from gaining security clearance. In addition, successful applicants will be required to undertake drug and alcohol testing prior to commencing employment.