Eurofins Forensic Services (EFS) is the largest forensic service provider in the UK and Europe. We are part of Eurofins Scientific, which 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 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 2022, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 6.7 billion and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

The Toxicology team is responsible for the analysis of body fluids and other biological material for alcohol, drugs and poisons in a wide range of criminal cases.  We are looking for a Forensic Reporter to join our dedicated Road Traffic Reporting Team.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Undertake training in case type/s agreed with mentor/line manager
• Undertake training to report at least one case type (Section 5 or 5A) in line with the Road Traffic Act 1988, as agreed with mentor/line manager.
• Attend court to give expert testimony following completion of expert witness training.
• Receive mentoring to develop appropriate case strategies, manage caseload effectively, and ensure quality and cost‑effective approaches.
• Work within all Standard Operating Procedures, the customer Operational Protocol, Quality Manual, and company policies.
• Ensure all work (including sub‑contractor work) is authorised, completed within agreed timescales, and delivered within estimated costs where applicable.
• Ensure all critical findings are checked in line with standard operating procedures.
• Communicate effectively with the customer throughout each case, covering scientific matters, quality considerations, authorisation/financial obligations, and delivery timelines.
• Support reporters with their caseloads by drafting statements and assisting with results where appropriate.
• Seek continual improvement of methodologies, processes, and practices to enhance quality, effectiveness, and cost efficiency.
• Maintain awareness of laboratory and reporting quality requirements.
• Provide support to the analytical section as appropriate.

• Sufficient laboratory experience to identify and understand the issues likely to arise in the types of cases processed, in both scientific and case management terms.
• Good understanding of the principle behind the analytical techniques used for Road Traffic cases.
• Good general business awareness and solid understanding of the various requirements of customers.
• Science based degree.

Preferred Knowledge, Experience and Technical Skills

• Fully trained and competent in analysis of standard Toxicology sample types, e.g. blood, urine, whether practical or theoretical.
• Fully trained and competent in analysis/interpretation of results containing common and less common drug types, whether practical or theoretical.
• Previous experience of working in a busy laboratory environment.

Behaviours

• Must display patience, determination, attention to detail and integrity at all times.
• Able to manage a flexible workload; show good organisational skills and high levels of personal resilience with the ability to work to deadlines under pressure.
• Maintains clear communications with customers, clarifying expectations and monitoring satisfaction levels.
• Communicate and work co-operatively with others (within the team, with other departments / sites or external associates) focussing on a collective rather than individual goal.
• Demonstrate initiative; adopting a pro-active attitude to continuous improvement within the areas of science, quality and efficiency.
• Willing to take on extra duties or responsibilities for the team/department.

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 (NPPV3 and SC). As such, any criminal convictions (including criminal convictions held by: you, your partner, parents, siblings, children over the age of 10, and anyone living with you who doesn’t fit these relationships) may prevent you from gaining security clearance. Further information on the security clearance process and requirement can be found at https://www.warwickshire.police.uk/police-forces/warwickshire-police/areas/warwickshire-police/about-us/about-us/police-national-vetting-service/. In addition, all successful applicants will be required to undertake drug and alcohol testing prior to commencing employment and provide a DNA sample.

In return for your hard work and loyal service, we will offer you a competitive salary, and a selection of employee benefits via our flexible benefits menu which includes cycle to work, give as you earn, volunteering days, buy and sell holiday. In addition, we also offer the following:

• Life Assurance (3 times annual salary)
• Scottish Widows Company Pension Plan
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing to a maximum of 30 days)
• Employee length of service awards and yearly recognition schemes, celebrating work anniversaries here at EFS.
• Employee tech scheme
• Discount vouchers and flexi reward points on our employee wellness hub
• Everyone who joins EFS will have access to Perkbox allowing you to save money all year round on a wide range of perks such as supermarket savings, days out or your daily coffee
• Learning and study support
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Health Cash Plan membership
• Enhanced company sick, maternity and paternity pay scheme
• Refer a friend scheme
• Subscription to mental health support and wellbeing
• Free on-site car parking